Iraqi Kurds say open to talks after Baghdad military operation
Thursday, 19 October, 2017 , 14:03
Arbil, Iraq, Oct 19, 2017 (AFP) — The Iraqi Kurdish regional government said Thursday it was open to talks with Baghdad after central government forces seized a swathe of disputed territory from Kurdish fighters.
"The cabinet welcomes the initiative of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on starting negotiations with the regional government to solve pending issues according to the constitution," it said in a statement.
