Iran welcomes Baghdad-Erbil talks: FM spokesman

EghtesadOnline: Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes domestic negotiations between Baghdad and Erbil.

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19 August 2017

In a statement, according to ISNA, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi embraced local talks between the Iraqi central government and the Kurdistan Regional Government.

“Through rapport and unity, Iraqi leaders and people have secured invaluable achievements in countering terrorism and liberating territories occupied by ISIS, and now in the new phase, through understanding and brotherhood and via constructive domestic talks, they will be able to take greater steps on the path to stability and lasting security, which are a precursor to Iraq’s reconstruction and development,” he said.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran, as a neighboring country and friend of Iraq, while understanding the common destiny of the regional nations, wishes success for the Iraqi government and people, and as before, would like to have very good relations with all political, social, religious and ethnic sectors in Iraq, and in the new phase, stands ready like before to share all its experiences and potential with the Iraqi government and nation to contribute to the country’s prosperity and reconstruction,” the spokesman added.