IRBIL, Aug 8 (Saba) -- Iraq Kurdistan Regional President Masoud Barzani and Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki have agreed to a roadmap for a way out of the row over a new Iraqi government, according to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).

Speaking at a joint news conference with Al-Maliki, Barzani said they would begin soon consultations with Iraqi political blocs about such a roadmap.

He said they have vowed to step up efforts to put an end to the current political cul-de-sac in the country as soon as possible.

Concerning Al-Maliki's desire to be the prime minister for another term, he said Kurdistan Region would not object if Al-Maliki wants to do so.
For his part, Al-Maliki said he has visited Kurdistan to discuss with Barzani a way out of the present crisis in Iraq.

He said everybody should live up to responsibility by taking part in the running of state affairs, making it certain all political forces and blocs are partners in the political process.

He insisted that he would not give up as a candidate for the post of prime minister.
In the recent Iraqi general polls, the Iraqiya List won 91 seats out of the parliament's 325 seats, while the State of Law Coalition won 89, the Iraqi National Alliance garnered 70 seats, and the Iraqi Kurdish Alliance got 43 seats.

The debate between the leading political blocs over who should head the government has hindered the formation of a new cabinet in the country.

Saba