Thursday, January 13, 2011

1-13-11 Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki meets U.S. Vice President Mr. Joe Biden

Highlights/Thoughts
1. Discussed the need to develop relations between both countries and activate the strategic framework (preparations for this have already begun)
2. Biden will support Iraq in getting out of the remaining sanctions in Chapter 7
3. Biden praised Maliki for the countries' progress in politics and security and said the progress is clear and visible in all parts of the world

Click here for more on the strategic framework

Biden's statement in 3 above is important.  Iraq must be viewed as a stable country.  Their stability (political and otherwise) is tied directly into the value of their currency.  

Please note that Duck has always said the RV is in the SFA.

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