BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: Iraqi President Jalal Talabani discussed on Sunday night with Head of al-Iraqia bloc Iyad Allawi ways to put an end of the current political developments in Iraq, according to a presidential statement released on Sunday.

 

“The officials exchanged viewpoints regarding the current political standoff and ways to find a solution in accordance with the constitution and the signed political agreements,” said the statement received by Aswat al-Iraq news agency.

 

Talabani underlined the importance of batching up differences and protecting the national unity.

 

Tensions between Baghdad and Arbil have been running high since Baghdad established a military command, named Dijla (Tigris) Operations Command, to cover the disputed areas in the provinces of Kirkuk, Diala and Salah al-Din.

 

SH (TP)/SR