Abul Gheit mourns death of former Iraqi President

CAIRO - 3 October 2017: Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed Abul Gheit mourned Tuesday the death of former Iraqi President Jalal Talabani who passed away earlier today.

Abul Gheit offered his sincere condolences to the family of Talabani, the Iraqi government and people.

AL Spokesman Mohamoud Afify said in statements that Abul Gheit sent a letter to Iraqi President Fuad Masum, expressing his sincere condolences and commending the important role of Talabani in uniting the Iraqi people.