Chinese State Councillor Tang Jiaxuan put forth a five-point proposal Friday on the reconstruction of post-war Iraq while meeting with visiting Jalal Al-Talabani, a member of the leadership of the Iraqi Governing Council and chairman of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK).

Tang said that the most pressing task at present is to restore Iraq's stability and normal order.

Secondly, the final settlement of the Iraqi issue should rely on the Iraqi people. A new Iraqi Government should be established as soon as possible and should have universal representation. The political will and choices of the Iraqi people should be fully respected.

Thirdly, effective UN participation will be conducive to the proper settlement of the Iraqi issue.

Fourthly, the legitimate interests of various countries in Iraq should be guaranteed.

Lastly, the Chinese Government attaches great importance to and is ready to take a positive role in the economic reconstruction of post-war Iraq.

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