Statement by the President of the Kurdistan Region issued to political parties

In the name of God, the Beneficial, the Merciful.

For the purpose   of the crisis facing the region, I call upon all political parties, whether governmental, parliamentary or registered parties that are on official leave to participate in the and come together to meet and resolve the crisis before 20 August 2015. A decision should be made in the interest of the public and for the region.

I request that the Presidency Office to formally coordinate the arrangements of imminent meetings.

Massoud Barzani

President of the Kurdistan Region

16/08/2015