In a statement, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government Nechirvan Barzani condemned the terror attack that took place in London on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017. Below is the text of the statement:

“I strongly condemn the terror attack that took place near the British Parliament in the center of London on Wednesday. I offer my condolences to the families of the victims, the people and government of the United Kingdom and wish the injured speedy recovery.

The people of Kurdistan are in the forefront of the fight against terror and understand the wounds and pain caused by terrorism. It, therefore, stands with and sympathizes with the United Kingdom. This terror attack is yet another reminder that the international community needs more impetus to fight terrorism everywhere. It also needs further cooperation in this regard.

We reiterate our heartfelt sympathy with the families of the victims and solidarity with the United Kingdom”.

Nechirvan Barzani
Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region
March 22nd, 2017