The Turkish state has escalated its invasion attempts and attacks in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) in recent weeks. In addition to thousands of troops, hundreds of armoured vehicles have been deployed and checkpoints have been set up in many places. Conducting intensive bombardments on civilian settlements, the Turkish state has evacuated dozens of villages and continues to threaten hundreds of others.

A high-level security delegation led by the National Security Advisor Qasim Ereji visited Hewlêr (Erbil) last week following the decision of the Iraqi Army General Command and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani.

Prime Minister al-Sudani stated that "We do not accept Turkey's harassment and violations against our territory". However, no concrete measures have been taken so far to prevent the invasion attacks.

The delegation is examining the security situation in the Kurdistan Region following the calls and reactions against the Turkish invasion campaign, attacks and troop deployment in Iraq and South Kurdistan.

Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim Ereji arrived in Sulaymaniyah on Monday after holding a series of meetings in Hewlêr last week.

The Iraqi National Security Press Office issued a statement regarding the visit of the Iraqi delegation. Accordingly, Qasim Ereji met with PUK (Patriotic Union of Kurdistan) Chairman Bafil Talabani during his visit to Sulaymaniyah.

It was stated that the security coordination between Baghdad and the region was also discussed during the meeting.