1.   The diplomats are also seeking the opening of unconditional dialogue with the ethnic Albanian leadership.

2.   Barzani said unconditional dialogue between the KDP and Baghdad was underway and that Kurds were not seeking independence, rather the establishment of a federal system in Iraq.

3.   Enbtawi said Jibril was ready for an unconditional national Palestinian dialogue with Arafat, but only if he is not asked to recognize the peace agreements.

4.   The Clinton administration has long sought to engage Iran in an unconditional dialogue.

5.   The United Nations said earlier that Iraq is ready to resume unconditional dialogue with the world body.

6.   The president also asked Athens to open an unconditional dialogue with Albania and not to block European Union aid.