At the meeting, he explained international developments that impact the region and explained the PUK's views on these issues. He noted that these developments required coordination and cooperation among the parties present. With regard to the peace talks between the PUK and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), Talabani said that "all deep-rooted parties in Kurdistan should take part in the peace talks." 

Representatives of the political parties stressed the need to hold these meetings often. Aside from various Kurdish parties, two Assyrian political parties also took part: the Assyrian Democratic Movement and the Bayt Nahrayn National Union Movement. (David Nissman)