President Nechirvan Barzani meets with Ambassador of France

September 2, 2025

President Nechirvan Barzani welcomed Mr. Patrick Durel, the Ambassador of France to Iraq, to discuss the ties between France, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region. They shared insights on the overall and internal situations impacting both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

Both sides underscored the importance of the French-Iraqi relationship and voiced their commitment to strengthening cooperation. They also noted the anticipated visit of President Emmanuel Macron to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

The discussion further covered the upcoming Iraqi general elections, Iraq and the Kurdistan Region’s relations with neighboring countries, and recent developments in the region.