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<p>The Government has developed a close bilateral relationship with Iraq, including
hosting a successful visit by President Salih in July and ensuring regular ministerial
contact since. I met the Iraqi Ambassador yesterday and spoke to Iraqi Foreign Minister
Al-Hakim this morning. The Foreign Secretary spoke to Prime Minister Abdul Mehdi last
month. In each conversation we have raised our concerns about the handling of the
recent protests, urging restraint and proportionality.</p><p> </p>
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