Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Barzani Meets Canadian Ambassador to Iraq

2019-10-06T09:06:20.000000Z
International relations
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, 03 October 2019

President Nechirvan Barzani met with the Canadian Ambassador to Iraq, Paul Gibbard.

President Barzani presented a brief on the priorities of the Kurdistan Region, Erbil-Baghdad relations and efforts aimed at resolving outstanding issues in accordance with the Iraqi Constitution.

He also stressed on strengthening relations between the Kurdistan Region and Canada in all sectors.

From his side, Ambassador Gibbard highlighted his country’s good relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and wished for further development.

Both sides exchanged views on a number of topics including the implementation of the Iraqi Constitution, combating terror and preventing its resurgence, and the conditions of refugees and displaced persons.

The meeting was also attended by the Head of the Embassy Office of Canada in Erbil, Ashley Durec.