Abul-Gheit calls on Turkey to respect Iraqi sovereignty

CAIRO, Oct 6 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed Abul-Gheit on Thursday called on Turkey "to respect Iraqi sovereignty and refrain from statements or actions which increase the complexity of the situation." Spokesman of Aboul-Gheit, Mahmoud Afifi, in his response to reporters' questions on the situation between Iraq and Turkey said the Secretary General is following up on the developments of the tense situation between Iraq and Turkey, recalling the decisions issued in this regard by the Arab summit in Nouakchott last September.
Iraq and Turkey on Wednesday recalled each other's ambassadors following the tension between the two countries.
The escalation came after sharp statements between the two countries due to Turkey's refusal to withdraw its forces in northern Iraq. (end) mfm.rg.ss