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Netherlands joins global powers to laud Kurdistan's successful elections

In a statement released on their official X platform account, the Dutch consulate noted, "The high voter turnout is a testament to the vibrant democracy we observed at numerous polling stations across the region."

The flag of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The flag of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
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ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - The international community has warmly congratulated the people of Kurdistan on the successful conclusion of the recent parliamentary elections, emphasizing the importance of a prompt and effective government formation process.

The Dutch Consulate General in Erbil expressed its congratulations to the Kurdistan Region's citizens for conducting peaceful elections in a positive atmosphere.

In a statement released on their official X platform account, the consulate noted, "The high voter turnout is a testament to the vibrant democracy we observed at numerous polling stations across the region." They further expressed their anticipation for a swift and successful government formation process.

Similarly, the United States, United Kingdom, and France have called for the expeditious formation of a new government in the Kurdistan Region.

U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, congratulated the people of Kurdistan and political parties on the successful parliamentary elections held on Oct. 18 and 20.

In a statement released on Monday, Romanowski said that staff from the U.S. mission in Iraq monitored the voting process at all polling stations in the Kurdistan Region and commended the people's commitment to the democratic process.

The American ambassador highlighted that the Independent High Electoral Commission reported issues with reading some voters' fingerprints. 

Ambassador Romanowski called for the formation of a new government “without delay,” as she added, “We also call on all political parties and security forces to respect the media and civil society’s vital role in the democratic process.”

“The seating of a new government will allow the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to strengthen its democratic institutions, advance human rights, promote economic development, and enhance the Iraqi Kurdistan Region’s resiliency as part of a secure, stable, and sovereign Iraq,” she concluded.

French Ambassador to Iraq, Patrick Durel, wrote on his official X account: "The French Embassy welcomes the holding of legislative elections in the Autonomous Region of #Kurdistan on October 20. It is delighted with the strong turnout of voters."

The British Consulate General in Erbil also welcomed the Kurdistan parliamentary elections in a social media post.

“The high turnout is a strong message of support for the renewal of democratic legitimacy,” it continued, and “we expect the resumption of parliament and the formation of the Kurdistan Regional Government as soon as possible.”

These international endorsements underscore the significance of the recent elections in the Kurdistan Region and highlight the global community's support for democratic processes in the area. As the region moves forward, the focus now shifts to the crucial task of government formation and the continued strengthening of democratic institutions.