President Nechirvan Barzani meets with Prime Minister and Defense Minister of the Netherlands

February 14, 2026

During the second day of the Munich Security Conference, President Nechirvan Barzani met with Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans.

Their discussions focused on enhancing the relationship between the Netherlands and Iraq, as well as the Kurdistan Region, and emphasized the ongoing collaboration between the two sides across various sectors. President Nechirvan Barzani expressed gratitude to the Netherlands for its sustained support for the Kurdistan Region.

In response, the Dutch delegation emphasized that their country places significant value on its relationship with the Kurdistan Region and reaffirmed their commitment to fostering peace and development in the region.