ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The People’s Democratic Party (HDP) delegation, headed by its co-chair Selahattin Demirtas, arrived in Erbil on Wednesday for meetings with Kurdistan Region leaders.
Upon arrival, Demirtas said in televised comments, “First of all I am very pleased that in Kurdistan and on behalf of my colleagues’ thanks for the friendly welcome.”
And he explained the purpose of the visit is to bring all Kurdish parties from the different parts of Kurdistan to an agreement in order to face existing threats and challenges.
“All Kurdistan land and the Kurdish people are going through a sensitive and historic time, when in many areas there are tensions,” Demirtas said.
“Unfortunately, all four parts of Kurdistan are under a big threat, therefore all the four parts should have an agreement, and we want such an agreement in the interest of the Kurdish people.”
He added that we “will continue our efforts for this goal.”
The HDP delegation will meet with Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani, Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani and officials of the main Kurdistan political parties, including the Islamic groups.
In Turkey last August, President Barzani had invited the HDP for a visit.
The HDP delegation includes Demirtas, Fatma Kurtulan, Nadir Yildirim, Osman Baydemir, Basima Kogan, Imam Tascier and Jalal Dogan, according to HDP media sources.
The HDP delegation is due to spend four days in the Kurdistan Region. It is expected to also hold meetings with representatives of civil society organizations.
