Iraq has hundreds of documents indicating Syrian support for terrorism
Iraq's foreign minister, Hoshier Zibari, has said Iraqi authorities have hundreds of documents that confirm Syria is helping "terrorists" enter Iraq. Zibari made the announcement in an interview to Saudi newspaper "Al-Watan" He also said he was disappointed by a Syrian government delegation which, on a recent visit to Baghdad, claimed Iraq had no proof on the matter.
Zibari also mentioned other issues straining Baghdad's relations with Damascus, including what he said was the unresolved issue of bank accounts Saddam Hussein's regime had in Syria. The foreign minister however declared himself in favour of reopening diplomatic relations with Syria.
Posted by: Dan Darling 2005-07-16 |