Erbil, Kurdistan Region, December 14, 2022

President Nechirvan Barzani received today in Erbil Mr. Mark Bryson Richardson, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Iraq, and his accompanying delegation.

The meeting discussed the bilateral relations of the UK with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and ways to further strengthen ties; the latest political developments and the formation of the new federal government in Baghdad were also highlighted.

Discussions also focused on the problems and difficulties facing Iraq, the relations between Erbil and Baghdad, and the latest visit of President Nechirvan Barzani to Baghdad and his meetings with high Iraqi officials to resolve the pending problems.

Both sides underlined the importance of providing improved services to Iraqi citizens, creating job opportunities, and the implementation of the government’s agenda. They also discussed the developments in the Kurdistan Region and the significance of unity among all sides in the Kurdistan Region, particularly the mutual stance and unity of the Kurdistan Region’s team in Baghdad.

President Nechirvan Barzani reiterated the Kurdistan Region’s support for the new Iraqi government and Prime Minister Sudani, emphasizing that there is an opportunity to resolve the problems of the country by the support of all parties in the federal government. The President also emphasized the importance of cooperation among the political parties in the Kurdistan Region to solve the problems with Baghdad.

Discussions also covered Iraq’s relations with neighboring and regional countries, the latest developments in the wider region, and other topics of mutual interest.

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