Iran, Turkey military chiefs: Kurdish vote 'dangerous'
The military chiefs of Iran and Turkey have warned of dangerous consequences of an upcoming referendum on the possible secession of Iraq’s Kurdistan region.
According to Press TV, in a phone conversation on Thursday, Iran's military Chief of Staff Mohammad Baqeri and his Turkish counterpart, General Hulusi Akar, said the fallout from the plebiscite on the security, peace and stability of region would be grave.
They also underlined the need for coordination between Iraq’s neighboring states to oppose the polls and block secessionist plans in the region that could result in multiple political, social and security problems.
Moreover, the two generals discussed grounds for cooperation between Iranian and Turkish armed forces and stressed the importance they attach to boosting bilateral ties.
They further denounced the "inhumane and oppressive behavior" of Myanmar’s government towards the Rohingya Muslims, calling on Muslim countries and international bodies, particularly the Unite Nations, to take serious action toward stopping genocide and displacement of the Rohingya.
Baqeri and Akar also stressed the need for the dispatch of humanitarian aid to the oppressed Myanmar Muslims to be expedited.
On Tuesday, the Iraqi parliament voted against the plebiscite, prompting a walkout by Kurdish lawmakers.
Iraqi Parliament Speaker Salim al-Jabouri said the vote made it incumbent on the government to “take all steps to protect the unity of Iraq and open a serious dialog” with Kurdish officials.
Additionally, the Arab League rejected the voting as an illegal measure that would pose further threats to security in the already volatile Middle East.
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