Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani and French Ambassador discuss the situation in the region

2025-06-30T19:51:00.000000Z
News International relations

Erbil, Kurdistan Region
June 30, 2025

President Nechirvan Barzani received the French Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Patrick Durel, this evening.

The meeting focused on relations between France, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region, and included shared perspectives on the overall situation in both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. It also explored investment and trade opportunities available to French companies in these areas.

Both parties emphasized the importance of addressing the concerns between the Iraqi federal government and the Kurdistan Region through dialogue, in accordance with the principles outlined in the Iraqi constitution.

They also discussed recent developments in the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.

The meeting, which was also attended by Mr. Yann Braem, the Consul General of France in the Kurdistan Region, addressed topics of shared interest.