BAGHDAD /Aswat al-Iraq: Al-Iraqiya Bloc called on Premier Nouri al-Maliki to respond toDr.
Iyad Allawi's reconciliation plan for the sake of Iraq, and to lay down aroad map for the future of the country.

Al-Iraqiya'sadvisor Hani Ashoor, said in a statement, as was received by Aswat al-Iraq,that Allawi's call for reconciliation and dialogue come out of great concernfor the Iraqi democratic process, in order to help establish a country awayfrom international and regional crises.

"Thecall came at a time where the surrounding area is experiencing turmoil anddifficult conditions," he added. 

"We arewaiting for Maliki's response to draw new outlooks for Iraq following thewithdrawal of the US forces," Ashoor added.

 Al-Iraqiya'sleader, Iyad Allawi, propsed an expanded meeting with President Jalal Talabani,Premier Nouri al-Maliki for next month.

 Theinvitation also covered all political entities and important figures to achievethe reconciliation, end political tensions and start new phase of joint work.

RM (TI)/SR