October 14, 2026President Nechirvan Barzani received Gwendolyn Green, the United States Consul General in Erbil.The meeting addressed relations between the United States, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region, the internal situation in the Kurdistan Region, and relations between Erbil and Baghdad.Both sides underscored the....

October 13, 2026President Nechirvan Barzani received Mr. Qassim Al-Abboudi, Iraq’s National Security Advisor.The meeting focused on the situation in Iraq following the withdrawal of coalition forces, the ongoing threat of terrorism, and the importance of strengthening coordination among the Peshmerga, the Iraqi Army,....

October 13, 2026President Nechirvan Barzani received Radu Dobre, Ambassador of Romania to Iraq.The meeting focused on prospects for strengthening relations between Bucharest, Baghdad, and Erbil, as well as expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.The meeting also addressed the latest political developments and....

October 13, 2026President Nechirvan Barzani received Antti Putkonen, Ambassador of Finland to Iraq.The meeting focused on strengthening Finland’s relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and exploring opportunities to expand cooperation across various fields. Both sides expressed their shared desire to further develop....

October 13, 2026President Nechirvan Barzani received Tuncer Bakırhan, Co-Chair of the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) of Türkiye, in Erbil.The meeting addressed the peace process in Türkiye and the latest regional developments. Both sides underscored the importance of seizing this historic....

October 12, 2026President Nechirvan Barzani took part in a panel discussion at MERI’s annual forum. During the discussion and in response to several questions, he addressed a range of issues concerning the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the wider region.Moderator: There was a war....