پەرلەمانی کوردستان
October 8, 2025
President Nechirvan Barzani received Mr. Klemens Semtner, the newly appointed European Union Ambassador to Iraq, along with his accompanying delegation.
President Nechirvan Barzani congratulated Mr. Semtner on his new position and wished him success, assuring him of cooperation and support from the Kurdistan Region and other relevant parties.
The President expressed his gratitude for the EU’s role, assistance, and readiness to support Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, emphasizing the Kurdistan Region’s desire to strengthen coordination and collaboration with the European Union across various sectors.
In response, Mr. Semtner expressed his appreciation upon assuming office and thanked the Kurdistan Region for its support and cooperation with the European Union mission in Iraq. He praised the leadership of President Nechirvan Barzani and reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to continue its cooperation with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, particularly in areas of mutual interest.
The meeting also discussed the European Union’s support for Iraq in economic development, the democratic process, and the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections, as well as the current situation in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, including efforts to form a new cabinet for the Kurdistan Regional Government and the latest developments in the wider region.
