Baghdad, Iraq, January 21, 2023

President Nechirvan Barzani met today in Baghdad with the United States Ambassador to Iraq Ms. Alina Romanowski.

The meeting discussed Erbil-Baghdad relations and the latest developments in the talks between the Iraqi Federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to resolve the outstanding issues between the two sides. In this context, both sides stressed the importance of resolving the issues for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and agreed that the resolution of the disagreements will contribute to stability in Iraq and the wider region.

For her part, Ms. Romanowski reiterated the US support for the dialogues and the efforts to resolve the issues between Erbil and Baghdad and expressed her appreciation for President Nechirvan Barzani’s constructive role and efforts to resolve the pending issues.

Discussions also covered the developments in the Kurdistan Region and the importance of unity among Kurdistan parties. The reorganization and reforms of the Ministry of Peshmerga, the development of relations of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region with the United States and expanding areas of joint cooperation, and other issues of mutual interest were also highlighted.

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