Maliki’s policy is behind current tension in Iraq, says Davutoglu

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's policy in targeting the national figures in Iraq resulted in tension that could be turned into armed conflicts; Turkish News Agency quoted on the Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmed Davutoglu as saying.

Turkey considered that the policy of the Iraqi Premier of marginalizing other political sides and Iraqi communities, led to the crises and the tensions in Iraq.

"Targeting high-profile government members, like the Vice-President Tariq al-Hashimi, and the Finance Minister Rafi al-Esawi, who have honourable national records in addition to creating disputes between the central government and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), have increased the deterioration of the situation in Iraq." Davutoglu mentioned.

Turkey is considered a friend of Iraq and respects all its communities without discrimination, Davutoglu said.