Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani meets German parliamentarians at Munich Security Conference

2024-02-18T21:21:57.000000Z
International relations News
Munich, Germany, February 17, 2024

President Nechirvan Barzani separately met with two groups of German parliamentarians in Munich, Germany. The two groups of MPs were from the SPD party and from the alliance of CDU and CSU parties. The discussions during these meetings primarily revolved around the relations between Germany, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region, as well as the overall situation in the region.

The parliamentarians shared their viewpoints on strengthening the bonds between Germany and Iraq, particularly with regards to the Kurdistan Region. They also explored potential avenues for future collaboration across various sectors. Furthermore, they commended the Kurdistan Region for its fight against terrorism and for providing support to the ethnic and religious communities, particularly the Yezidis.

President Nechirvan Barzani expressed his sincere appreciation to the German people, Parliament, Government for their continuous support to the Kurdistan Region. He specifically highlighted the assistance extended to the Yezidis.

Additionally, the meeting also addressed the current conditions for the ethnic and religious communities in the Kurdistan Region.