US welcomes KRG leader Barzani's resignation

The U.S. on Monday welcomed the resignation of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) leader Masoud Barzani, pledging to work closely with his successor.


"President Barzani is a historic figure and courageous leader of his people, most recently in our common fight to destroy ISIS," State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a statement. "This decision represents an act of statesmanship during a difficult period."

Barzani announced Sunday he would not participate in the Nov. 1 presidential elections.
 [aa.com.tr]
 30/10/17
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