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"They should have constructive relations so that... each can play an appropriate role... to help reintegrate Iraq into the region," Crowley added.
Maliki met with Assad in Damascus following a year-long row, as the Iraqi leader seeks to win support for his bid to remain in power.
A statement from the Iraqi's office said the two leaders "discussed the improving of relations between the two countries to serve the joint interest and strengthen security and stability in the area."
The Obama administration is engaging diplomatically with Syria, a former foe, in a bid to promote Arab-Israeli peace, distance Damascus from its ally Iran, and to ensure militants do not cross from Syria into Iraq.
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Maliki met with Assad in Damascus following a year-long row, as the Iraqi leader seeks to win support for his bid to remain in power.
A statement from the Iraqi's office said the two leaders "discussed the improving of relations between the two countries to serve the joint interest and strengthen security and stability in the area."
The Obama administration is engaging diplomatically with Syria, a former foe, in a bid to promote Arab-Israeli peace, distance Damascus from its ally Iran, and to ensure militants do not cross from Syria into Iraq.
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