The talks would be held in Riyadh after the Haj, which concludes on Nov. 18, the Saudi Press Agency quoted the king as saying. Iraq has no government now as the political parties failed to agree on forming a government after the election in March.

"We are inviting you from the birth place of Islam," the king said addressing all Iraqi factions, adding that the call was aimed at achieving stability in the Arab and Islamic world. He emphasized the need for making sacrifices to achieve unity, security and progress.