FM: Discussions Continue To Set A Date For Coalition Forces To Leave Iraq

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein confirmed today, Tuesday, the continuation of negotiations regarding the departure of the international coalition forces. The minister said, in a televised interview, that "the negotiations are continuing to determine the date for the departure of the coalition forces from Iraq, and we succeeded in stopping Washington by responding to the bombing of Ain al-Assad base, pointing out, "Iraq's commitment to protecting foreign advisors and diplomats." He stressed that "the presence of the Kurdistan Workers' Party causes a problem between Iraq and Turkey." Source: National Iraqi News Agency