Following the destruction of weapons by a group of PKK guerrillas in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) earlier today, the President of the Federal Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, said they are ready to fulfill any task for the success of the peace process.

The statement released by Barzani on his X accounts says the following:

“We welcome the move of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to disarm today in a ceremony attended by the leadership of the PKK, representatives of the Kurdistan Region and a number of politicians and Turkish media personalities and agencies, held in the Kurdistan Region.

This was another important and encouraging step in the success of the peace process. We are sure that this step will take the peace process to a new stage and will be followed by other practical steps that will move the process in the right direction.

On this occasion, we reiterate our full commitment to continue all support for the success of the peace process. For this purpose, as always, we are ready to provide all necessary assistance and facilities and to fulfill any task that falls on our shoulders.

The peace process comes at a time when the region is going through a sensitive stage and requires all parties to make every effort to achieve peace. Everyone wins in peace and the victory of peace will serve Turkey, the entire region and everyone.

We express our gratitude to President Erdoğan for his initiatives, support and efforts to make the peace process a success. We also respect the role of Mr. Bahçeli, Mr. Öcalan and all those who work for peace.”