پەرلەمانی کوردستان
2021-05-05T20:06:29.000000Z
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, May 5, 2021
A high-level delegation from the United States conveyed the greetings of President Joe Biden and the US Secretaries of State and Defense to the Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, reiterating the bonds of friendship between America and the Kurdistan Region. The delegation said that the new US administration will continue to support the Kurdistan Region and its allies, looks forward to developing relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and seeks to consolidate long-standing partnership.
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received a high-level delegation from the United States on Wednesday consisting of Mr. Brett McGurk, the US National Security Council's Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa; Mr. Derek Chollet, the Counselor of the U.S. Department of State; Mr. Joey Hood, the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs; Mrs. Dana Stroul, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, and a number of advisors in the US administration along with officials at the US Embassy in Baghdad and the US Consulate General in Erbil.
The delegation reiterated the United States’ appreciation and praise for the role of the Kurdistan Region and the Peshmerga in defeating ISIS and confronting terrorism. It was underlined that ISIS still remains a serious threat that must be confronted decisively, and that regional peace and security requires collective efforts and cooperation.
President Nechirvan Barzani expressed his gratitude for the United States’ support to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, and referred to the delegation's visit as a strong message from the US that it will continue to assist Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, demonstrating the US commitment to partnership, cooperation and complete elimination of ISIS terror networks, and preserving stability.
Discussions also covered the Iraqi-US strategic dialogue and the importance of the Kurdistan Region’s participation in the dialogue, the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the No-Fly Zone and the important role of the US and its allies in protecting the people of Kurdistan at the time. The political developments in the Kurdistan Region, Erbil-Baghdad relations, coordinations to confront ISIS, Iraq's upcoming elections, the latest developments in the wider region and other topics of mutual interest were highlighted.
A high-level delegation from the United States conveyed the greetings of President Joe Biden and the US Secretaries of State and Defense to the Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, reiterating the bonds of friendship between America and the Kurdistan Region. The delegation said that the new US administration will continue to support the Kurdistan Region and its allies, looks forward to developing relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and seeks to consolidate long-standing partnership.
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received a high-level delegation from the United States on Wednesday consisting of Mr. Brett McGurk, the US National Security Council's Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa; Mr. Derek Chollet, the Counselor of the U.S. Department of State; Mr. Joey Hood, the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs; Mrs. Dana Stroul, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, and a number of advisors in the US administration along with officials at the US Embassy in Baghdad and the US Consulate General in Erbil.
The delegation reiterated the United States’ appreciation and praise for the role of the Kurdistan Region and the Peshmerga in defeating ISIS and confronting terrorism. It was underlined that ISIS still remains a serious threat that must be confronted decisively, and that regional peace and security requires collective efforts and cooperation.
President Nechirvan Barzani expressed his gratitude for the United States’ support to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, and referred to the delegation's visit as a strong message from the US that it will continue to assist Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, demonstrating the US commitment to partnership, cooperation and complete elimination of ISIS terror networks, and preserving stability.
Discussions also covered the Iraqi-US strategic dialogue and the importance of the Kurdistan Region’s participation in the dialogue, the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the No-Fly Zone and the important role of the US and its allies in protecting the people of Kurdistan at the time. The political developments in the Kurdistan Region, Erbil-Baghdad relations, coordinations to confront ISIS, Iraq's upcoming elections, the latest developments in the wider region and other topics of mutual interest were highlighted.
