Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stress the need to maintain stability in Iraq

2024-02-16T12:14:11.000000Z
International relations News
Munich, Germany, February 16, 2024

President Nechirvan Barzani and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a productive meeting in Munich, Germany, where they discussed the challenges faced by Iraq and the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.

The two emphasized the significance of safeguarding Iraq's security and sovereignty, as well as the need for Iraq to avoid involvement in regional conflicts. Given the sensitive security situation, they stressed the importance of restraint and collective efforts to de-escalate the tensions and to preserve stability.

The President expressed gratitude for the United Nations' presence and assistance in Iraq, while Secretary-General Guterres commended President Nechirvan Barzani for his constructive role in the political process.

The discussions also touched upon the ongoing talks between Erbil and Baghdad, the internal situation in the Kurdistan Region, the urgency of holding elections, and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.