پەرلەمانی کوردستان
January 17, 2026
President Nechirvan Barzani received a telephone call from President Emmanuel Macron of France. Their conversation covered the current situation across Iraq, the Kurdistan Region, and the broader Middle East, placing special emphasis on recent events in Syria.
Both sides expressed deep concern over the tensions and clashes in Syria and called on all parties to de-escalate the situation. They also voiced support for the immediate resumption of dialogue to implement the March 10 agreement between the SDF and the Syrian government, stressing the importance of protecting civilians.
President Macron commended President Nechirvan Barzani’s mediating efforts and diplomatic initiatives to de-escalate the Syrian conflict and avert further tensions.
President Nechirvan Barzani emphasized the need to ensure the rights of the Kurdish people in Syria’s future constitution and expressed his appreciation for President Macron’s and France’s role and support in preventing tensions and safeguarding regional stability.
