Today, Tuesday, Iraqi President Dr. Latif Rashid President received Kurdistan Region Nachirvan Barzani in Baghdad at the Salam Presidential Palace to discuss ways to stop violations of Iraqi sovereignty by neighboring countries.
The two presidents talked of joining hands to maintain stability, and sovereignty of the country. The two leaders discussed issue of refugees, and the difficult living conditions refugees face in their camps, and discussed ways to work together to improve their living conditions and make joint efforts to ensure the safe and secure return of the refugees and their homes.
President Rashid and Barzani discussed security, political and economic developments, while confirmed their support the central government in implementing its program, which aims to meet the needs of Iraqis and improve their living conditions.
The presidents also touched on the disputes between the central and Erbil governments and ways to stabilize the disputed territories. The leaders agreed that joining forces and coordination between all Iraqi forces is a good way to fight terrorism in Iraq.
The presidents also said that Iraq's relations with its neighboring countries should be based on mutual respect and common interests, as Turkey and Iran continue to violate Baghdad’s sovereignty.
The unprecedented meeting follows Iran’s continued bombing of the Kurdistan region that takes a large toll on the region. Calls on Iran from the Kurdistan Regional Government and Federal government to stop its bombardment of the region has gone unanswered, and Tehran continues to bomb the region, citing the presence of Kurdish Iranian opposition groups in the area.