Barzani hails Türkiye's National Solidarity Bill as 'brave step'

Nechirvan Barzani, president of Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government, on Wednesday welcomed Türkiye’s passage of the National Solidarity Bill, calling the legislation a brave step and an important turning point toward lasting peace in the region. He congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and all leaders involved in the law’s implementation, according to a statement from his office.

"We have always believed that peace and dialogue are the right option, and that the era of weapons and military solutions is behind us," Barzani said. He described the law as a great opportunity to build trust among all elements in Türkiye and ensure peaceful coexistence. "Everyone should support this law and work for the success of peace," he said, reaffirming the KRG's full support for the success of peace and stability.

Parliament approves bill

The Turkish parliament passed the bill on Monday after approximately 12 hours of debate, with 468 lawmakers voting in favor, 88 against and six abstaining. The legislation was prepared as part of the Terror-Free Türkiye process and sets out procedures for suspending investigations, prosecutions and convictions.

Authorities may suspend proceedings after determining that the PKK/KCK terrorist organizations and affiliated groups have ended their activities and surrendered their weapons. The measure covers offenses including membership in, aiding or promoting the terrorist group, crimes committed as part of its activities and terrorism-financing offenses committed in its favor.