Syria to restore diplomatic ties with Iraq after new gov't

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DAMASCUS, Feb. 13 (Xinhuanet) -- Syrian Vice President Farouk al-Shara said on Monday that Damascus would restore diplomatic ties with Iraq after a new Iraqi government was formed, the officials ANA news agency reported.

Shara made the remarks when meeting visiting Iraqi Shiite Muslim leader Moqtada al-Sadr.

Shara was quoted by SANA as saying that Syria would exchange diplomatic representation on the level of ambassadors with Iraq after the formation of a new Iraqi government.

Syria hoped this step would be a starting point for developing and enhancing bilateral relations with Iraq in all fields, Shara added.

Xinhua

[LynnTheDem]

1. Iraq WAS secular & isolated.

Now it's Islamic fundie...and becoming best buds with Iran (mutual protection pact) and Pakistan and China and Syria.

Biggest FUBAR ever. bush truly has the Reverse Midas touch.

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2. Bush said he's a uniter.

Interesting things going on in Lebanon, too. Apparently Aoun, Hezbollah, and Hariri's kid are making up (sort of).

[LynnTheDem]

4. Yeppers, he has indeed united the world against us.

And most didn't think such a thing could be done, not in so short a time.

But don't misunderestimate the bush; he can engender hatred faster than any MFer on the planet. And gee, we are ever so much safer when more & more people hate us. :eyes:

[enigma000]

3. I wonder if this is a move to counter Iran

Of course, Tehran and Damascus have close relations. Still, perhaps Assad doesn't want to Shia Theocracy right next door.......