Parl. Speaker meets Masoud Barzani

 

The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi on Thursday, met the President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Mr. Masoud Barzani, during an official visit to the Kurdistan region to meet a number of officials.

The meeting discussed the political, economic and security situation in the country and the latest regional and international developments. The two sides expressed their concern about the situation and tensions in the region, and stressed the need for calm and avoid conflict to maintain stability.

H.E. the Speaker called on to strengthen the relationship between the region and the federal government in order to achieve national partnerships and enhance the stability and sovereignty of Iraq, pointing out that the controversial points can be addressed in accordance with the Constitution, constructive dialogue and partnership between all components of the Iraqi people.

For his part, Mr. Barzani affirmed the need for sincere intentions to resolve all controversial problems, and to provide an atmosphere of social and national reconciliation rather than a culture of hatred and exclusion, stressing that the Kurds are a key partner in the country, and that there is cooperation and convergence in many issues with the federal government.

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Media Office
Of the Parl. Speaker
Sep 19, 2019