(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Sept. 26 (Petra) -- The European Union (EU) stressed that it has consistently confirmed its full support for the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq. This came after the Kurdistan region held yesterday a referendum on independence.
"It therefore appealed for the referendum not to be held in this unilateral manner, and especially not in disputed areas. It regrets that these calls have not been heeded," said an EU statement on Tuesday.
The EU appealed to all parties to exercise calm and restraint and to make a renewed commitment to resolving all pending issues across the political and economic spectrum through a peaceful and constructive dialogue leading to a mutually agreed solution within the framework of the Iraqi Constitution.
"Iraqi unity remains essential in order to face the remaining threat posed by Da'esh, the daunting task of reconstruction in the liberated areas, and the essential challenge of building a stable, secure, inclusive and prosperous Iraq in the interest of all Iraqi people," it added.
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