Biden Meets Iraqi Leaders on Surprise Visit

[anniebanannie]

(RTTNews) - U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden paid a surprise visit to Iraq after his tour of South-West Asia.

He held talks with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in capital Baghdad on Thursday.

Biden's seventh trip to Iraq since becoming Vice-President was also the first high-level visit by a U.S. official since the country formed a new Cabinet after months-long political deadlock.

Biden told Iraqi leaders that a "democratic and prosperous Iraq was the single most significant strategic thing that can happen to the United States in this region."

Biden's stopover in Iraq, which was reportedly not there on the original schedule, gave him an opportunity to assess the latest security situation in three Asian countries where American forces are fighting terrorism jointly with those governments.

Biden conveyed his country's concern that Islamabad is not doing enough to combat Taliban and al-Qaeda during his meetings with Pakistani leaders on Wednesday on the second leg of his tour focusing on the assessment of the security situations in the terrorist hotbeds of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Terming America as "one of our best friends," Talabani told Biden that "we count on you," and expressed confidence that "our relations will remain" even after U.S. forces left the country. Maliki vowed that Iraq would "meet the challenges it faces, whether it be security, political or otherwise."

Biden was set to meet with other political leaders also to discuss the status of U.S. troops stationed in the country.

[Lassie]

DIdn't anyone else find this interesting? Of course it is in the US's best interest (single most significant strategic thing) to have a prosperous Iraq ....and ours too I might add!!! Go RV!!!! Thanks for the update Anniebanannie.

[Brisco]

What is this GROUND HOG DAY for the Newbies of the Dinar world. Or as Seinfeld would put it BIZZARO WORLD?

However it is both of your's 1st post. My wife was reading it with me and made the statement..... isn't that CUTE?

There has been so many articles released about Biden being there with pictures with different Digniyaries and meetings about all related subjects. That makes me wonder where this post comes into the picture. Heck I think he is gone now is how late this is?

JUST KIDDING WITH YA..... Annie & Lassie..... keep digging for information it is the only way to learn and we all had to do it. WELCOME ABOARD

GO RV

[Soldiering4U]

by the way if this is news we need you to post a link please... just a warning before people start bashing you for it...

[anniebanannie]

Oops, here's the link:

http://www.rttnews.com/Content/Policy.aspx?Id=1526926

I really posted this because of the wording that I underlined, not necessarily because of the visit - yes, that was 'old news', but this was the first time I saw Biden quoted as saying this outright....I don't think the US is going to let Iraq not be 'prosperous' ,' it is the most significant strategic thing to happen to the US '( whatever that really alludes to?) Does the US have the ability to 'pull strings' in this area? That comment among others I've been reading makes it sound like our government does somehow .... Sorry, I'm a newbie...

[rgsmiths]

It is refreshing to have real news posted with the link, regarding Iraq and our government..

It is not directly about RV of Dinar, but sure shows us our elected leaders are pulling for

a stable and self governed Iraq that will be an asset to the US. I dont see much news

like this often, so it is really like a breath of fresh air..

Thank you for the post and link.. Go RV

[k98nights]

I really posted this because of the wording that I underlined, not necessarily because of the visit - yes, that was 'old news', but this was the first time I saw Biden quoted as saying this outright....I don't think the US is going to let Iraq not be 'prosperous' ,' it is the most significant strategic thing to happen to the US '

That's what I'm talking about! Thanks Annie and welcome to DV!

[quadraph0nic]

Oops, here's the link:

http://www.rttnews.com/Content/Policy.aspx?Id=1526926

I really posted this because of the wording that I underlined, not necessarily because of the visit - yes, that was 'old news', but this was the first time I saw Biden quoted as saying this outright....I don't think the US is going to let Iraq not be 'prosperous' ,' it is the most significant strategic thing to happen to the US '( whatever that really alludes to?) Does the US have the ability to 'pull strings' in this area? That comment among others I've been reading makes it sound like our government does somehow .... Sorry, I'm a newbie...

No apologies needed

I agree with you, I was moved by that quote. If I had a secret I don't know if I would tell it to Joe Biden. lol and also, our presence here is two fold. To kick start the world economy through Iraq and to put mega pressure on Iran.

See, a prosperous Iraq will be horrible for Iran. While all these Iraqi's are starting to live well and things start improving. Things will only get worse for Iran and those sanctions will hit them hard (if not starting already) and its possible in the future that we will hit Iran as hard as we hit Sadam. This could lead to a destabilization of the current Iranian government. Sanctions work and countries who isolate themselves do not prosper.

Also the strategic framework being activated is more good news. Troops or no Troops, make no mistake we will be heavily involved in building this nation up.

I just feel more than ever that this currency will RV.

[lancer22]

WELCOME TO DV!! Buckle up and enjoy!