Germany condemns attacks on President Barzani’s home, calls it a serious escalation

Shafaq News- Erbil

The German government on Thursday condemned recent attacks targeting Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, describing the strike on the residence of President Nechirvan Barzani in Duhok province as a “serious escalation.”

In a statement, the Kurdish Presidency said Barzani received a phone call from German Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Geza Andreas von Geyr who conveyed Berlin’s rejection of the attacks on the Region, stressing that “stability in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region remains a priority for the international community, particularly Germany.” he also affirmed Germany’s full solidarity with the Regional authorities in confronting security threats.

For his part, Barzani expressed appreciation for Germany’s support, reaffirming Kurdistan’s commitment to de-escalation. “The Kurdistan Region has always sought to be a source of stability in the region,” he stressed, adding that the Region we will continue working with partners to ensure security in Iraq and protect it from the repercussions of regional conflicts.

Barzani also thanked Germany for its continued assistance to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, emphasizing Erbil’s desire to strengthen cooperation and deepen bilateral relations across various fields.

The two sides exchanged views on political developments in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and discussed the latest security situation and the implications of ongoing military operations.

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