Kurd News
Friday, January 16, 2004
Kurdistan PM: Kirkuk is part of Kurdistan.
Dr. Barham Salih, the Prime Minster of the Sulaimani-based Kurdistan Regional Government has arrived in Ankara , Turkey for talks with officials amid concerns in Ankara over a Kurdish push for expanded self-rule in the Iraqi Kurdistan.
Dr. Barham told reporters outside the airport "I am here to discuss the recent developments in the Kurdistan region,"
PM Saleh said "Barham Salih: "Within a federal Iraq, there will be a region called Kurdistan. And Kirkuk is part of Kurdistan. It is part of our history and identity."
Northern Iraq
Dr. Barham Salih, the Prime Minster of the Sulaimani-based Kurdistan Regional Government has arrived in Ankara , Turkey for talks with officials amid concerns in Ankara over a Kurdish push for expanded self-rule in the Iraqi Kurdistan.
Dr. Barham told reporters outside the airport "I am here to discuss the recent developments in the Kurdistan region,"
PM Saleh said "Barham Salih: "Within a federal Iraq, there will be a region called Kurdistan. And Kirkuk is part of Kurdistan. It is part of our history and identity."
Turkish FM does not want to meet Kurdistani Prime Minister
Abdullaha Gul, the Turkish Foreign Minister will not receive Dr. Berham Salih, the Prime Minister of the Slemani-based Kurdistan Regional Government, reported the Turkish media.
Dr. Barham Saleh is in Ankara for official meetings about the developments in Iraq and Kurdistan. Turkish newspapers and media outlets stated that the reason for Gul's decision is based on the PUK Official's statement that 'Kirkuk is a Kurdish city.'
Abdullaha Gul, the Turkish Foreign Minister will not receive Dr. Berham Salih, the Prime Minister of the Slemani-based Kurdistan Regional Government, reported the Turkish media.
Dr. Barham Saleh is in Ankara for official meetings about the developments in Iraq and Kurdistan. Turkish newspapers and media outlets stated that the reason for Gul's decision is based on the PUK Official's statement that 'Kirkuk is a Kurdish city.'
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