At the meeting, he proposed that the Government seek talks with the contras.
In itself, the Iraqi leader's decision to seek talks with France was not surprising.
BBC management is seeking further talks with the unions.
American officials said they had not decided whether or when to seek additional talks with North Korea.
It asks that refugees be allowed to return home and seeks further talks to demilitarize the region.
The union officials said they would seek urgent talks with management to try to persuade it to reverse the decision.
Pakistan also is seeking talks, officials in Islamabad said.
US Airways said that it would seek immediate talks with the union.
A Macy's shareholder is seeking talks with management about a plan to get the retailer out of bankruptcy.
North Korea has sought new talks to reduce tensions between the two countries.