Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani bids farewell to departing US Ambassador

2024-11-30T17:45:00.000000Z
News International relations

Erbil, Kurdistan Region
Saturday, November 30, 2024

President Nechirvan Barzani held a meeting on Saturday evening with Ms. Alina Romanowski, the outgoing US Ambassador to Iraq, as part of her farewell visit marking the end of her tenure.

In the meeting, the President expressed his gratitude to Ms. Romanowski for her dedication and efforts in enhancing the relations between her country and Iraq, as well as the Kurdistan Region. He extended his best wishes for her success in her upcoming role. In response, Ms. Romanowski conveyed her appreciation to the Kurdistan Region for its continued support.

The meeting addressed various subjects, such as the formation of the new cabinet in the Kurdistan Region, the prevailing circumstances in Iraq, and the evolving dynamics of US relations with both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Additionally, recent developments in the wider Middle East were part of the discussions, with the attendance of the US Consul General to the Kurdistan Region.