Maliki to visit Washington

A source, close to Prime Minister Nuri al – Maliki, said: "Al-Maliki will visit Washington at October 25, at an official invitation from U.S. President Barack Obama." The source told the National Iraqi News Agency / NINA / that al-Maliki will go to Washington on a head of large ministerial delegation on 25, Oct and will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama, to discuss the strategic framework agreement and bilateral relations." The media adviser of Prime Minister, Ali al - Moussawi said earlier that "Prime Minister, Nuri al-Maliki plans to visit Washington in the coming period, in response to an official invitation of U.S. President Barack Obama."