Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 9 July 2014

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade

Middle East Situation: Ambassador of Iran to Ireland

3:40 pm

H.E. Mr. Javad Kachoueian:

The Kurds in Iraq were mentioned. We sent a message and contacted Mr. Barzani in Iraq and asked him to think wisely and be careful. We also informed the Kurds that we are against the disintegration of Iraq. The unity of Iraq is very important for peace and security in the entire region. We should all support the Iraqi Government and Mr. al-Maliki in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Many terrorists are going to the country and we asked Mr. Barzani to please pay attention to the situation.