Barzani launches an initiative to solve the political crisis in Iraq

BAGHDAD-INA

 President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, launched Sunday an initiative to solve the political crisis in Iraq, calling on the political parties to come to Erbil and start an open and inclusive dialogue and an agreement based on the country's higher interests.

 "We are following with deep concern the political situation and developments taking place in Iraq," Barzani said, in a press statement, which was followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), calling on "the various political parties to exercise utmost restraint and engage in direct dialogue in order to solve problems."

 He added, "Increasing the complexity of matters under these sensitive circumstances endangers societal peace, security and stability in the country," noting: "While we respect the will of the peaceful demonstration of the masses, we stress the importance of protecting state institutions and the security, life and property of citizens and state employees."

He continued, "The people of Iraq deserve a better life, present and future, and the joint duty and responsibility of all forces and parties is to work together to get Iraq out of this sensitive and dangerous circumstance."

 He stated, "The Kurdistan region will, as always, be part of the solution," calling on "the concerned political parties in Iraq to come to Erbil, their second capital, and start an open and inclusive dialogue to reach an understanding and agreement based on the country's higher interests."

 He stressed, "There is no problem that cannot be resolved through dialogue."