Iraq Welcomes Start of PKK Disarmament Process

According to the English section of⁤ webangah‍ News Agency, citing​ Mehr⁤ News​ Agency and Iraq’s official news agency (INA), Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs‍ issued⁣ a statement welcoming ​the launch of the disarmament process for the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).

The statement noted⁣ that initial steps began on Friday ​near⁤ Sulaymaniyah province in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region. This‌ move follows a prior commitment⁤ by the ⁤PKK to end armed activities after​ more than four decades of conflict.

The Ministry described this development as a notable⁤ milestone toward ⁢disarmament. It called it a⁢ genuine opportunity to strengthen stability,break the cycle of⁣ violence,and open new prospects for understanding and peaceful ⁢coexistence in the region.

The statement emphasized that the Iraqi government⁢ fully supports this process, viewing it as a ​step toward initiating a⁤ new phase of⁢ constructive cooperation with Turkey.This partnership aims at joint efforts⁣ to address security challenges and consequently enhance sovereignty and stability for both ⁣nations.

Iraq’s Ministry expressed hope that⁤ this initiative will help reduce ⁣political, security, and social tensions ‌in the region. It‌ also sees it as a starting point for resolving deep-rooted crises while promoting security and development benefiting⁣ all peoples in the area.

Notably, news sources⁣ reported on ​Friday that‌ the military wing of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party officially began surrendering its weapons during an organized ceremony.