Khaddam confers with Iraqi tribal delegation

Syria's Vice-President Abdul Halim Khaddam on Wednesday received an Iraqi delegation representing heads of the tribes at Salah Eddin Governorate headed by Mishaan al-Jabori.

Khaddam in his meeting reiterated Syria's keenness on Iraq's national unity, as well as support to the Iraqi people to get out of their plight.

He stressed Syria's readiness to develop relations with Iraq in various fields for interests of the Iraqi people's, particularly to restore sovereignty and independence.

SANA reported that "Khaddam was briefed by the Iraqi delegation on the suffering of the Iraqi people due to the American occupation. The Iraqi delegation expressed relief over Syria's support to the Iraqi people."