President Barzani: It is necessary to take the path of dialogue and moderation to solve the problems between the two sides

ARK News… President Masoud Barzani, on Monday, September 11, 2023, received at the Salahaddin resort the US Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the political situation in the region and Iraq, the obstacles and problems facing relations between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government of Iraq, and the reliance on dialogue to resolve issues.

The American Ambassador expressed her country's support for the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government in order to continue dialogue and negotiations and reach an appropriate solution, especially with regard to the budget and other outstanding issues.

Romanowski also expressed her concern about the tensions and events that took place in Kirkuk, which resulted in casualties among peaceful Kurdish citizens.

In this regard, President Barzani renewed his support for Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani. Stressing that the talks will continue to reach a solution to the issues.

President Barzani confirmed that they expect the Prime Minister to take the necessary steps to correct the situation and maintain stability in Kirkuk.

Legal measures will also be taken against those who caused chaos and bloodshed in Kirkuk

The political situation in the region, relations between the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party, and the need for internal consensus and resolving issues was another topic of the meeting.

President Barzani stressed that he would not hesitate to support the solution of the region's internal problems, considering that it is necessary to follow the path of dialogue and moderation to solve the problems between the two sides.

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