The SRSG Melkert noted that "This meeting is a continuation of efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission to bring together the various components of Kirkuk towards addressing outstanding issues in an open dialogue." He added, "The discussion amongst the various components was constructive and UNAMI will continue to intensively engage with the parties to facilitate negotiations with the objective to reach an agreement."

Representatives of the parties appreciated the efforts by UNAMI to bring them together. The meeting was held in a positive atmosphere with all parties agreeing to continue discussions and to work together towards solutions.

The meeting was attended by CoR members Arif Tayfoor, Omar Khalaf Jawad al-Jibouri, Ibraheem al-Muhairi, Abdalla Gharab, Yassin al-Ubaidi, Jala Naftaji, Arshad al-Salihi, Khalid Shwani, Ala Talabani, Emad Youkhanna, Serwan Ahmed Kader, Layla Hassan Mashkour and Delair Abdelkader Omar.