The President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Bafel Jalal Talabani received the German Consul General in the Kurdistan Region Albrecht von Wittke in Slemani.
During the meeting، the general situation in the Kurdistan Region، Iraq and the Middle East was discussed، and the continuation of cooperation and joint work between all parties in order to resolve the problems and maintain the stability of the region was emphasized.
Commenting on the situation in Syria and Western Kurdistan، President Bafel said that the country is going through a critical phase and that all parties should work to achieve peace and reconstruction in the region. The rights of all، especially the Kurdish people، must be protected in the new Syria and it must be a true partner in the governance of the country.
Regarding the situation in the Kurdistan Region and the formation of the new government، President Bafel said: "Our position on the new government is clear and we do not want the mistakes of the past to be repeated، and the next government must work for all the people of Kurdistan in a fair and free from any partisan ideology."
He added, "We reject discord and division in all its forms and aim for peace and coexistence، but we consider it our duty to defend the rights of the people and respond to their legitimate demands. We hope that all of us will be able to take this step forward and work together to bring peace and stability to the region."
Regarding the reunification of the Peshmerga forces، President Bafel referred to the support and cooperation of the international coalition to make the process a success and said: "The reunification of the Peshmerga is a national and decisive process، and we hope that partisan obstacles will not be an obstacle to the process and that we will all build a strong force for our Kurdistan."