Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani meets with the French Ambassador

2024-06-09T08:52:26.000000Z
International relations News
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, June 9, 2024

President Nechirvan Barzani received the French Ambassador to Iraq, Patrick Durel, in Erbil this morning. Both sides reiterated their strong commitment to bolstering French relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, exploring avenues for expanded cooperation.

Delving into the forthcoming Kurdistan parliamentary elections, they emphasized the importance of inclusive participation. Additionally, they underscored the vital role of dialogue in resolving issues between Erbil and Baghdad, while applauding the significant strides achieved in bilateral relations. The French Ambassador praised the President of the Kurdistan Region for his efforts and assured him of his country's support in addressing the issues at hand.

The discussion extended to the imperative of upholding political stability in Iraq, ongoing regional developments, and other shared areas of concern. The French Consul General in the Kurdistan Region was also present at the meeting.