President Nechirvan Barzani meets with Dr. Nils Schmid

February 14, 2026

During the Munich Security Conference, President Nechirvan Barzani met with Dr. Nils Schmid, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister of Defence of Germany. They addressed the relationship between Germany and Iraq, as well as the Kurdistan Region, highlighting the progress in their cooperative efforts.

President Nechirvan Barzani conveyed the Kurdistan Region’s gratitude for Germany’s ongoing support across various sectors. Dr. Schmid emphasized that Germany remains committed to assisting Iraq and the Kurdistan Region in their pursuit of peace and stability.

Another topic of discussion was the latest security developments in the region, including the persistent threat of terrorism.