President Bafel Discusses Key Issues with Political Leaders

P.U.K 03:24 PM - 2023-09-20

President Bafel Jalal Talabani at one of his meetings with political leaders of Iraq

Bafel Jalal Talabani, the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), is in Baghdad to meet with various authorities and leaders of Iraqi political forces and parties. He also met with the Ambassadors of the UK and France to discuss the recent attack on CTG force at Arbat airfield.

 

President Bafel: Drone assaults have put regional stability in jeopardy

President Bafel Jalal Talabani met with Éric Chevallier, the French Ambassador to Iraq, in Baghdad.

The discussion examined the recent political and security events in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, as well as maintaining stability, confronting threats, and highlighting the importance of resolving issues in a way that considers real partnership and the protection of all parties' rights.

President Bafel explained the Arbat airfield attack and the targeting of the brave CTG forces, stating: "Drone assaults and violations of the country's sovereignty have put regional stability in jeopardy." He urged the international community, particularly those nations that are part of the coalition forces and have contributed to the battle against terrorism, not to remain silent in the face of these violations and terrorist acts and to take action to prevent them.

President Bafel meets with British Ambassador to discuss assault on CTG 

President Bafel Jalal Talabani met with Stephen Hitchen, the British Ambassador to Iraq, in Baghdad.

The meeting covered the disputes between Erbil and Baghdad, the Kurdistan Region's financial entitlements, and the actions taken to undermine peace in the region. President Bafel referred to the PUK's efforts to resolve this issue and find a solution that protects the interests of all parties.

President Bafel briefed the British Ambassador on the incident regarding the targeting of Counter Terrorism Group forces and the violation of the sovereignty of the country and urged the UK and coalition forces to deal with these security issues and help in stopping any attack that would endanger regional security and stability.

 

President Bafel: It is essential to build national consensus

President Bafel Jalal Talabani met the Secretary-General of the Babylon Movement, Rayan al-Kildani, in Baghdad.

The meeting denounced the assault on the Arbat airfield and emphasized the need for cooperation and collaborative action between the political parties to address security issues and avoid transgressions that endanger the nation's stability. Along with the defense of the rights of salaried employees, they underlined the constitutional and political resolution to the problems between Erbil and Baghdad.

Building national consensus is essential when it comes to matters of security, the economy, and issues that have a national scope, according to President Bafel Jalal Talabani. He raised the subject of Halabja as well. Everyone must assist a city that has been exposed to chemical weapons and suffered the greatest number of casualties, he said, adding that there is no reason to stop Halabja from becoming a governorate.

 

President Bafel: We support any action taken to bring about peace and prosperity for the citizens

President Bafel Jalal Talabani met Ahmad Jabbari (Abu Mazin), the Secretary General of the Al-Jamahir Party, in Baghdad.

President Bafel Jalal Talabani met Ahmad Jabbari (Abu Mazin), the Secretary General of the Al-Jamahir Party, in Baghdad.

The meeting called for cooperation and coordination between all parties to advance the highest interests and discussed the resolution of political disputes based on the Constitution.

The meeting denounced the terrorist attack on Arbat Airfield and emphasized the necessity for consensus to maintain regional security and stability. They urged that the problems with Kurdistan Region citizens' salaries be solved as quickly as possible.

President Bafel Jalal Talabani spoke about the PUK's policy and strategy for resolving the problems and said: "We support any action taken to bring about peace and prosperity for the citizens, and cooperation and teamwork are essential to achieving this goal."

President Bafel urged political parties to work together on the matter of Halabja becoming a governorate and compensating the city, saying: "It is morally right for us to serve Halabja, and we must all cooperate to secure their rights."

President Bafel meets Qais Khazali in Baghdad

President Bafel Jalal Talabani met with Qais Khazali, Secretary-General of the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, in Baghdad.

The terrorist attack on Arbat Airfield and the courageous Peshmergas' martyrdom were denounced at the meeting, and they stressed the importance of coordinating national efforts to maintain the country's stability. He urged all parties to join together and oppose the violations of the Kurdistan Region and the Iraqi government's sovereignty.

Another item discussed at the meeting was the problems between Erbil and Baghdad. Both sides reiterated their dedication to the agreements and the constitutional approach to solving the problems, which would ensure the protection of the rights of all parties.

Regarding the governorship of Halabja and the parties' support, President Bafel insisted that the governorship and reconstruction of Halabja were everyone's responsibility and that the governorship was a meager reward for the sacrifice they had made.

 

President Bafel: Our Nation's Stability Shall Not Be Threatened

President Bafel Jalal Talabani met with Judge Faiq Zidan, the Head of the Supreme Judicial Council, in Baghdad.

At the meeting, they condemned the terrorist attack on Arbat Airfield and the courageous Peshmergas' sacrifice, and they emphasized the importance of coordinating national efforts to maintain the country's stability. He urged all parties to unite and oppose the Kurdistan Region and Iraqi governments' sovereignty violations.

Also discussed were the issues between Erbil and Baghdad. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the terms of the agreements and the constitutional approach to resolving the issues at hand.

Concerning the governorship of Halabja and the parties' support, President Bafel insisted that the governorship and reconstruction of Halabja were everyone's responsibility and that the governorship was a pittance in exchange for the sacrifice they had made. 

President Bafel: Creating Obstacles to Halabja's Governorship Would Not Benefit Any Party

President Bafel Jalal Talabani met with Victory Alliance leader Haider Al-Abadi in Baghdad.

During the meeting, each side emphasized the strengthening of ties between the PUK, the Victory Alliance, and Iraqi parties, as well as the expansion of coordination to advance the highest interests and maintain the stability of the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

In addition, they discussed the assault on the Arbat airfield. President Bafel stated, "Preventing aggression and defending the nation's sovereignty requires national unity; therefore, everyone must collaborate to prevent these attacks and ensure the stability of our territory."

The meeting also addressed the possibility of Halabja becoming a governorate. President Bafel stated, "Putting obstacles in the way of Halabja becoming a governorate would not benefit anyone; instead, everyone should fulfill their moral duty and conscience by attempting to rehabilitate and compensate the city."

President Bafel: Under No Circumstances Should National Borders Be Crossed

In Baghdad, President Bafel Jalal Talabani convened a meeting with Hadi Al-Amiri, the leader of the Al-Fatih Alliance. 
 
 The Halabja province issue, Iraqi sovereignty, and the terrorist attack on Arbat Airfield were all discussed during the meeting, which underlined the need for ongoing coordination between the parties in order to find solutions to these problems and preserve peace and stability in Iraq and the surrounding area. 
 
 President Bafel also addressed the security situation and the aftermath of the Arbat airfield incident, stating, "The assault on military, legal, and constitutional institutions is a perilous event that requires our collective attention. No justification should be allowed for crossing the country's borders.
 
 "We must all stand together in favor of the Halabja becoming a governorate, as it is both morally and legally required," President Bafel said of the Halabja becoming a governorate. Mixing Halabja with political issues is concerning because it involves our conscience and obligation."
 

President Bafel, Al-Hakim Stress the Need for National Security Efforts

President Bafel Jalal Talabani also met with Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim, the leader of the Al-Hikma Movement, in Baghdad.

The meeting focused on the continuation of productive dialogue between the Kurdistan Region and Iraqi political parties in order to overcome obstacles and remove barriers to the political process, particularly those relating to the Kurdistan Region and Baghdad. They urged that national interests be considered and that all parties support a constitutional solution to issues affecting citizens' welfare and lives.

The two parties stressed the necessity for unified national efforts to confront any threat that undermines the security and stability of the country concerning security developments and violations of the country's borders and airspace. They also denounced the assaults on security organizations, which have been crucial in battling terrorism and preserving public safety and tranquility.

The meeting also addressed the issue of Halabja becoming a governorate. "Halabja's constitutional rights must be upheld," said President Bafel, "and we will support this in any way we can." The people of Halabja have made numerous sacrifices, and we will never forget our people's blood."

President Bafel Urges Iraqi Government to Put Limits on Violations Against Iraqi Sovereignty

President Bafel met with Nouri Al-Maliki, the leader of the State of Law Coalition in Baghdad, as part of his series of meetings.

The meeting covered the most recent political developments, the terrorist attack on the Arbat airfield, the issues between Erbil and Baghdad, and the salaries of the employees of the Kurdistan Regional Government. They highlighted the importance of coordination and cooperation between the political parties to overcome the challenges and find solutions based on the Constitution while protecting the rights of all parties.

During the meeting, they condemned the terrorist attack on the airfield and urged the Iraqi government to uphold its constitutional obligations, limit violations, and ensure that there was never a justification for violating the nation's airspace or territory.

President Bafel Jalal Talabani addressed the salaries of Kurdistan Region citizens as well as the topic of Halabja becoming a province, declaring: “Our priority should be to resolve the financial issues and maintain employee wages aside from political disputes so that our citizens are no longer in distress.”

Regarding Halabja becoming a governorate, President Bafel stated, "Halabja and its citizens are deserving of all respect and loyalty," adding, "Everyone should be concerned about Halabja becoming a governorate. I urge all parties to handle this matter carefully." 


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