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投稿者： osomakikun 投稿日時： 2003/02/01 22:59 投稿番号： [151838 / 177456]
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The Kurdish opposition has adopted the slogan of "federalism". But right now, Kurds enjoy a level of autonomy, which only just falls short of full-fledged independence. Do you expect this situation to continue after the war under a federal system?
Federalism is not only our slogan. It is the slogan of all Iraqi opposition groups because they have all agreed that the future of Iraq should be a democratic, parliamentary government. This issue has been resolved, and it is supported by the United States.
But what about Kurdish-ruled areas? How will your situation be affected?
Our situation will not change that much because it will be put under a legal framework, and the relationship between this region and the central government would be based on the tenets of a federal union.
Right now you have your own currency, your own parliament, your own army… What concessions are you willing to make in a federal Iraq?
We don't have our own currency. It is the same Iraqi currency, but the one being used here is called the "Swiss dinar", though it is actually printed in the UK. Of course, the peshmerga (partisan soldier) forces will join the Iraqi army. It is clear that in a federal system, the foreign policy, defence and mineral resources, as well as financial policies, will all be left up to the federal government. The rest will be left up to the regional governments.
Describe your relations with Jalal Talabani of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). Have you reached an understanding? Can we expect a contest for power, or cooperation?
Of course there will be cooperation. The struggle will continue but in a civilised way through elections and ballot boxes. Each party will be able to assess its real size, presence and support democratically, on that day.
So you do not have a pre-arranged settlement?
The cooperation and coordination will continue. If there is any development, we will have one position, one stand and we will work together. And for the future, it is the elections that will determine who is who. This will be finalised during the elections. We are, of course, two different political parties. We might go on one list for the elections, or we might go on different lists. There may be competition.
What is the ideological difference between the PUK and your party, the KDP? Outside observers are sometimes puzzled by the presence of two Kurdish parties fighting for the same cause. What is the difference?
(Laughs) Not only outside, even people inside are puzzled! There isn't any difference. Whatever has been stated in the manifestos is the same. The difference is some historical background and some other minor issues.
Where do Kurds stand now in the long march toward the national dream of independence?
Kurds, like any other nation, have the natural right for an independent state. But it is not the right time for that. Right now, this question is not on the table.
http://www.kdp.info/
The Kurdish opposition has adopted the slogan of "federalism". But right now, Kurds enjoy a level of autonomy, which only just falls short of full-fledged independence. Do you expect this situation to continue after the war under a federal system?
Federalism is not only our slogan. It is the slogan of all Iraqi opposition groups because they have all agreed that the future of Iraq should be a democratic, parliamentary government. This issue has been resolved, and it is supported by the United States.
But what about Kurdish-ruled areas? How will your situation be affected?
Our situation will not change that much because it will be put under a legal framework, and the relationship between this region and the central government would be based on the tenets of a federal union.
Right now you have your own currency, your own parliament, your own army… What concessions are you willing to make in a federal Iraq?
We don't have our own currency. It is the same Iraqi currency, but the one being used here is called the "Swiss dinar", though it is actually printed in the UK. Of course, the peshmerga (partisan soldier) forces will join the Iraqi army. It is clear that in a federal system, the foreign policy, defence and mineral resources, as well as financial policies, will all be left up to the federal government. The rest will be left up to the regional governments.
Describe your relations with Jalal Talabani of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). Have you reached an understanding? Can we expect a contest for power, or cooperation?
Of course there will be cooperation. The struggle will continue but in a civilised way through elections and ballot boxes. Each party will be able to assess its real size, presence and support democratically, on that day.
So you do not have a pre-arranged settlement?
The cooperation and coordination will continue. If there is any development, we will have one position, one stand and we will work together. And for the future, it is the elections that will determine who is who. This will be finalised during the elections. We are, of course, two different political parties. We might go on one list for the elections, or we might go on different lists. There may be competition.
What is the ideological difference between the PUK and your party, the KDP? Outside observers are sometimes puzzled by the presence of two Kurdish parties fighting for the same cause. What is the difference?
(Laughs) Not only outside, even people inside are puzzled! There isn't any difference. Whatever has been stated in the manifestos is the same. The difference is some historical background and some other minor issues.
Where do Kurds stand now in the long march toward the national dream of independence?
Kurds, like any other nation, have the natural right for an independent state. But it is not the right time for that. Right now, this question is not on the table.
http://www.kdp.info/
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