Iraqi gov´t authorizes reopening of talks with U.S.

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Source: CCTV.com | 10-29-2008 09:43

The Iraqi Cabinet has authorized Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to reopen talks with the US on a security pact.

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Mailki, left, and President Jalal Talabani, right, are seen during a meeting in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Oct. 17, 2008.(AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)

The agreement would allow U.S. troops to stay for three more years after a U.N. mandate expires on December 31st.

A government spokesman says cabinet members have proposed amendments for further negotiations.

Analysts say that with a week to go before the US presidential election, the Iraqi decision could delay an agreement on the pact.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei