The Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region Qubad Talabani and the French Ambassador to Iraq Éric Chevalier emphasized that negotiations must be the basis for overcoming the deadlock in forming the next Iraqi government.

The Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region received the French Ambassador to Iraq on Tuesday and discussed the political situation in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the region.

During the meeting which was attended by the French Consul in the Kurdistan Region Olivier Decottignies, Qubad Talabani confirmed that dialogue and negotiations must be the basis for overcoming the deadlock in forming the government and settling the senior positions in Iraq.

The meeting also discussed the latest political developments in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq in light of regional circumstances.

The participants emphasized that dialogue and understanding must be the basis for resolving issues to accelerate the steps to form a government that meets the aspirations of the Iraqi street and serves its citizens.

Further strengthening of relations between France and the Kurdistan Region was another part of the meeting. The Deputy Prime Minister praised all the coordination of France for the benefit of the Kurdistan Region.

It is noteworthy that more than 9 months after the early elections of Iraq, the country has only been able to elect the Parliament Presidency. The political parties have failed to reach an agreement on electing the new president and forming the government.

(PUKNOW/PUKmedia)