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Leaders of Iraq and Lebanon have talks

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki (UPI Photo Files/Ali Jasim)
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki (UPI Photo Files/Ali Jasim) | License Photo

BAGHDAD, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora arrived Wednesday in Baghdad for diplomatic talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

A statement issued by the Iraqis said the leaders discussed ways to bolster relations between the two countries and also talked about security improvements in the Iraqi capital, Kuwait's KUNA news agency reported.

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The two leaders also discussed Iraq's efforts at reconstruction and development.

Maliki's media adviser said supplying Iraqi oil to Lebanon was also touched on.

Siniora led a delegation to the Iraqi capital that included Lebanon's foreign minister, information minister and administrative development minister.

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