Washington, Dhu-AlHijjah 13, 1432, Nov 9, 2011, SPA - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met here today President of The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Barham Salih. During the meeting, the two sides discussed a wide-range of regional issues of political and security interest including the on-going strategic relationship. The U.S. Vice President praised the dynamics of the Kurdish region in Iraq, and the historic friendship and partnership between Kurds and the American people. --SPA 13:06 LOCAL TIME 10:06 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/942133