Iraqi Presidency welcomes KRG's decision to hold parliamentary elections
"The presidency hopes for increased efforts to ensure fairness, integrity, and transparency in the elections, allowing citizens to appoint their representatives in the Kurdistan Parliament."
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The Iraqi presidency has expressed its support for the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) decision to schedule parliamentary elections, emphasizing the importance of the democratic process for the nation.
On Thursday, the Iraqi presidency welcomed the announcement by Kurdistan Region’s President Nechirvan Barzani regarding the upcoming elections.
In a statement, the Iraqi presidency highlighted the significance of democracy and the federal constitution, which is grounded in the will of the people and the commitment to a peaceful transfer of power through the ballot box.
"The democratic process is a source of pride for our people, and the federal constitution is based on the will of the people and commitment to the peaceful transfer of power through the ballot box," the statement read.
The presidency underscored that parliamentary elections are a cornerstone of the democratic process and political development. They are seen not just as an electoral exercise but as a genuine reflection of the people's desire to actively participate in shaping their country's future.
"We appreciate the efforts of the Independent High Election Commission (IHEC) to conduct the elections," the statement continued. "The presidency hopes for increased efforts to ensure fairness, integrity, and transparency in the elections, allowing citizens to appoint their representatives in the Kurdistan Parliament."
This endorsement from the Iraqi presidency reinforces the importance of democratic values and the ongoing commitment to upholding them in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq as a whole.
