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Kurdistan Regional Government official
statement on decision by Turkish Parliament 18.10.2007 |
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October
18, 2007
Erbil-Hewler, Kurdistan region 'Iraq'
KRG official statement
The Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq (KRG) is
concerned by the decision of the Turkish Parliament
granting a
one-year authorisation for the Turkish government to
conduct military operations in the Kurdistan Region
in Iraq against the Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK). |
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We appeal to our friend
and neighbour Turkey to refrain from military action
in Iraq. The KRG seeks no conflict with Turkey. We
do not and will not allow our territory to be used
by anyone to attack or undermine Turkey or any of
our neighbours. We do not interfere in the internal
affairs of Turkey, and we expect the same in return.
The KRG condemns the killing of innocent people in
Turkey and does not believe that violence solves any
problem. The KRG supports a political process to
achieve a comprehensive political solution to the
problem of the PKK, which has lasted for 28 years.
This problem will not be solved solely through
military means. Indeed, a Turkish military attack on
the Kurdistan Region of Iraq would make the
situation worse, complicating the prospects for a
political solution in Turkey and threatening the
fragile progress that is being made in Iraq.
The KRG considers good relations with Turkey a top
priority. The Turkish people are our friends and
neighbours with whom we have much in common. Turkish
trade and investment have been instrumental in our
region's economic growth. Any problems or
disagreements between the KRG and Turkey should be
solved through diplomacy and dialogue.
The KRG welcomes direct dialogue with Ankara on all
issues of common interest or concern, including the
PKK. An incursion would be detrimental to all Iraq,
to Turkey and the Middle East.
krg org
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