Tuesday, January 08, 2008

AFP: Bush, Gul to tackle Kurdish fighter issue

"Bush, Gul to tackle Kurdish fighter issue

3 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AFP) — The United States on Tuesday pressed Turkey to work with Iraqi leaders to craft a 'long-term political solution' aimed at ending years of attacks by Iraq-based Kurdish rebels on Turkish targets.

US President George W. Bush was to encourage Turkish President Abdullah Gul, here for fence-mending talks, to continue talks on the issue with the Baghdad government, said White House spokeswoman Dana Perino."

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