Kurdistan Regional Government prepared for unconditional talks with Iraq

KRG's two major political parties have announced they are prepared to enter unconditional talks with Iraq to discuss the nation's constitution.


The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party stated they will abandon the region's quest for independence from Iraq, but are willing to open a dialogue with the nation's government.

"We hereby declare to all parties that we are prepared to have unconditional dialogue on the basis of the constitution, away from imposing the policy of de facto, attacks or military arrogance," the statement read. "Iraq needs to come to the discussion table on the basis of recognizing the rights of Kurdistan nation. To this end, the government of Kurdistan will represent Kurdistan's nation."

The two major parties met with 30 other parties in the Kurdistan Region after nearly 170,000 people have been "displaced"[!?!] from the Kirkuk region by Iraqi forces following a referendum for Kurdistan's independence.
 [upi.com]
 22/10/17
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