House Speaker, Biden Discuss The Challenges Facing The Democratization Process in Iraq

BAGHDAD / NINA / Iraqi House Speaker, Osama Abdul Aziz al-Nujaifi discussed with U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden, the smallest details in the Iraqi security and political challenges facing the democratization process in Iraq. The meeting was positive and the visions were identical, according to a statement for Nujaifi's Office, which stressed the need to develop a sound framework for the partnership and achieve national reconciliation and to devote the principle of balance in state institutions. The two sides agreed on the importance of giving the provinces their rights in accordance with the laws in force, as Biden stressed the need for the involvement of all components of the Iraqi people, especially the Sunni component of the armed forces. The two sides discussed the challenges facing the democratization process in Iraq, and how to develop solutions and treatments aimed to removing the causes of their decline, and seek to maintain the democratic gains. Biden expressed confident and fully appreciated to Nujaifi in dealing with the events to achieve progress and success despite the challenges and difficulties. /End