MP: Maliki’s message indicates Kirkuk as Minimized Iraq

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) MP, Abdullah Gharab, of the Iraqiya Slate pointed out that “The message of the Premier, Nouri al-Maliki, was clear in indicating that Kirkuk is a minimized Iraq that cannot be associated to Kurdistan Region.”

Speaking to Iraqi News (IraqiNews.com), he said “Maliki confirmed that Kirkuk is an Iraqi province that involves all communities and sects coexisting peacefully with each others.”

“This obliges the local government of Kirkuk to deal with all sides as partners in making the economic, security and political decisions,” he added.

Earlier, a number of Kurdish MPs described Maliki’s visit to Kirkuk and holding the meeting of the Council of Ministers in the province as “Provocative,” while the Kurdish Ministers within the government boycotted the meeting.