President Nechirvan Barzani warmly congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, during a phone call Wednesday evening, on the victory of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Turkey’s general elections, and wished him success in the second round of the presidential elections.

President Nechirvan Barzani reiterated that the Kurdistan Region attaches importance to the elections in Turkey, and expressed delight at the success of the democratic process and the peaceful elections held in the country with a high turnout.

The President also expressed optimism and confidence in President Erdogan’s victory in the upcoming round of the presidential elections, and considered his victory as necessary and critical for the people of Turkey and the future juncture.

In response, President Erdogan expressed his and the AKP’s appreciation for the congratulatory call of the Kurdistan Region President, and showed his country’s keenness to further develop relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.