PUK President: We Welcome Peace & Collaboration Initiatives

P.U.K 04:58 PM - 2024-07-16

PUK President's meeting with UN delegation

Bafel Jalal Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), welcomed a UN delegation led by Claudio Cordon, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq for Political Affairs and Election Support.

The elections, the security situation in the Kurdistan Region and the surrounding area, and the current conflict between Erbil and Baghdad were all discussed. They stressed the importance of maintaining communication between the parties to address concerns in accordance with the Constitution and safeguard the rights of all parties involved.

About the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region and their scheduled date, President Bafel stated: "We are dedicated to adhering to the timeframe established by the Independent High Electoral Commission for the elections, and it is imperative that all other parties also adhere to this date. Impeding and obstructing the process will not be beneficial, but rather it will lead the Kurdistan Region into an unfavourable situation."

The meeting also addressed the security situation and maintaining stability in the surrounding region. President Bafel emphasised: "Our position is clear. We support dialogue and mutual understanding as the most effective means of resolving issues and avoiding further complications. We uphold the sovereignty and security of neighbouring countries and welcome any initiatives that promote peace and collaboration in safeguarding the national interests."

Regarding the relations between Erbil and Baghdad and the resolution of current disputes, President Bafel stated: "The PUK has taken steps in accordance with a national policy that is dedicated to safeguarding and strengthening the framework of the Kurdistan Region. We believe in working together and collaborative governance, and we aim to safeguard the rights of all parties within the Constitution. Everyone must recognise that authoritarianism and the practice of enforcing one's will are outdated. What the country truly requires is peace and the provision of a higher standard of living for its citizens, rather than engaging in unjust conflicts."

 

 

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