Visiting the Kurdistan Federal Region in Iraq, co-chairs of the Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) Selahattin Demirtas and Gultan Kisanak visited the president of Kurdistan Region Mesud Barzani.

BDP co-chair and the head of the parliamentary group of the BDP Bengi Yýldýz arrived Regional capital Arbil (Hewler) on 3 November. The BDP delegation was received by the president of the Kurdistan Region Mesud Barzani. The visit came just after the KCK ceasefire which was extended until the general elections which are to be held on 1 November next year.

It is reported that in the meeting which took place in Salahadin city the possible solution of the Kurdish problem, extension of the ceasefire, Kurdish National Conference and the BDP Bureau in Hewler were discussed.

Barzani: We will fulfil what we need to do

Welcoming Barzani’s statements regarding the Kurdish problem in Turkey BDP delegation stated that more endeavours are needed. The President Barzani also said: “We believe that the Kurdish problem can be solved through dialog and peaceful manners and we will fulfil our part in this regard.”

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Regarding the Kurdish National Conference Barzani said the Kurds are closer to each other more than ever. “We will do our best and we hope the conference will take place soon” added Barzani.

BDP co-chair Gulten Kisanak has also given information about the Kurdish Women’s Conference which was welcomed by the President of the Region.

It is also reported that BDP Bureau in Hewler will be opened by the end of the year.