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Photos: Secretary Rice's Travel to the Middle East


Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the Palestinian Territories, Israel, and Iraq
October 6, 2006

Secretary Rice traveled to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, the Palestinian Territories, and Iraq October 1-6, 2006. Click on images for larger versions and captions.

Secretary Rice arrived at Erbil International Airport for meetings with Kurdistan political leaders. She was greeted by the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government [KRG].
Secretary Rice arrived at Erbil International Airport for meetings with Kurdistan political leaders. 		Secretary Rice walks with Masoud Barzani, President of Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and proceeds into meetings in Erbil.
Secretary Rice walks with Masoud Barzani, President of Kurdistan Region of Iraq 		Secretary Rice meets with the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Masoud Barzani.
Secretary Rice meets with the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Masoud Barzani 		Following their meeting, Masoud Barzani and Secretary Rice held a joint press conference.
Following their meeting, Masoud Barzani and Secretary Rice held a joint press conference
Secretary Rice arrived in Baghdad for meetings with Iraqi political leaders. She was greeted by US Ambassador Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad.
Secretary Rice is greeted by Ambassador Khalilzad upon arrival in Baghdad. 		Secretary Rice s greeted by Iraqi President Talabani after arriving in Baghdad, Iraq. State Department photo by Josie Duckett
Secretary Rice is greeted by Iraqi President Talabani after arriving in Baghdad. 		Secretary Rice meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki in Baghdad. State Department photo by Josie Duckett
Secretary Rice meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki in Baghdad. 		Secretary Rice meets with Iraqi President Talabani in Baghdad, Iraq. State Department photo by Josie Duckett
Secretary Rice meets with Iraqi President Talabani in Baghdad, Iraq.
Secretary Rice arrives in Israel. Photo credit: Matty Stern/U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv
Secretary Rice arrives in Israel.		 Secretary Rice and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held a joint press conference in Ramallah following their meetings.
Secretary Rice and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas hold a joint press conference in Ramallah following their meetings. 		Secretary Rice met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Maqata, headquarters of the Palestinian Authority.
Secretary Rice meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Maqata, headquarters of the Palestinian Authority. 		Secretary Rice and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert talk before their dinner at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem. October 4, 2006. Photo credit: Matty Stern/U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv.
Secretary Rice talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
Secretary Rice shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert prior to their meeting in Jerusalem, October 4, 2006. Photo credit: Matty Stern/U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv.
Secretary Rice shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.		 Secretary Rice meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Zipi Livni in Jerusalem. Photo credit: Matty Stern/U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv
Secretary Rice meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Zipi Livni in Jerusalem. 		Secretary Rice meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Zipi Livni in Jerusalem. Photo credit: Matty Stern/U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv
Secretary Rice is greeted by Israeli Foreign Minister Zipi Livni in Jerusalem. 		Secretary Rice meets with Israeli Defense Minister Amir Peretz in Jerusalem. Photo credit: Matty Stern/U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv
Secretary Rice meets with Israeli Defense Minister Amir Peretz in Jerusalem.
Secretary Rice arrives and is greeted by Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal at the King Abdulaziz International Airport. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, October 2, 2006. State Department photo by Josie Duckett.
Secretary Rice is greeted by Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal.		 Secretary Rice meets with Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz at the Royal Palace as their interpreter looks on. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, October 2, 2006. State Department photo by Josie Duckett.
Secretary Rice meets with Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz.		 Secretary Rice attends meeting with Foreign Ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council plus Jordan and Egypt -- the GCC+2. Cairo, Egypt, October 3, 2006. State Department photo by Josie Duckett.
Secretary Rice attends Gulf Cooperation Council Plus Two (GCC+2) meeting.		 Secretary Rice holds joint press conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Aboul Gheit. Cairo, Egypt, October 3, 2006. State Department photo by Josie Duckett.
Secretary Rice at press conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Gheit.


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