Project on Middle East Democracy

Project on Middle East Democracy
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Rice Prepares for Meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council

April 18th, 2008 by Sharlina

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is planning to press Iraq’s Arab neighbors hard next week to do more to support Baghdad’s government and shield it from Iran’s “nefarious influences.” Rice is set to travel to Kuwait and neighboring countries on Tuesday to meet with the Gulf Cooperation Council. “What Iraq now needs most and what I will push for in Kuwait is greater support from its neighbors,” Rice said. “That includes establishing embassies in Baghdad and exchanging ambassadors.”


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