
President Nechirvan Barzani met with Mr. Yann Braem, the French Consul General in the Kurdistan Region.
They discussed recent developments in the Middle East, exploring the potential implications of conflict for the region and global peace and stability, while emphasizing the importance of avoiding further escalation.
Both sides acknowledged the significance of initiatives aimed at de-escalating the situation and halting hostilities. They emphasized the shared stance of France and the Kurdistan Region in preventing further escalation of tensions and underscored that conflicts should be addressed through dialogue and diplomatic channels.
The French Consul General outlined France’s and President Macron’s initiatives to promote peace and resolve conflicts through diplomatic means. He also highlighted France’s role within the European troika in working to de-escalate tensions and encourage the parties to engage in dialogue and pursue diplomatic solutions.
The two parties also discussed France’s relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, the dynamics between Erbil and Baghdad, and other issues of mutual interest.