Turkish PM: Sunnis-Shiites problems in Iraq may destabilize entire region

Azerbaijan, Baku, Jan. 3 / Trend R. Hafizoglu / The problems between Sunnis and Shiites in Iraq may pose a danger to the entire region, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at a meeting of the ruling Justice and Development Party, Turkish TV channel TRT Haber reported. "If there is a problem in Iraq between religious sects, it may last hundreds of years," Mr Erdogan said. Iraqi Vice-President, Sunni Tariq al-Hashimi was charged with terrorism. The court issued a warrant for his arrest in December 2011. In his interview with TRT, Mr Al-Hashimi accused the Iraqi government of fomenting confrontation between religious sects. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az