Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani meets with President Trump’s envoy to Syria

2026-01-17T18:39:00.000000Z
News International relations

January 17, 2026

President Nechirvan Barzani received Mr. Tom Barrack, President Donald Trump’s envoy to Syria and the United States Ambassador to Türkiye, along with an accompanying delegation.

Their discussions focused on the current situation in Syria and the latest political developments. Both sides agreed that military action is not a viable solution, emphasizing the need for dialogue and mutual understanding to promote peace and stability.

The visiting delegation commended President Nechirvan Barzani and the Kurdistan Region for their diplomatic efforts and their role in mediating between conflicting parties to de-escalate tensions and preserve peace.

President Nechirvan Barzani expressed his appreciation to the United States for its active engagement on these issues, underscoring the importance of protecting the rights of the Kurds and all communities in Syria’s future.

The talks also addressed the importance of resolving the tensions in Syria to achieve regional peace and stability, as well as relations between the Kurdistan Region and the United States and the latest regional developments.