Erbil, Kurdistan Region, August 8, 2023
President Nechirvan Barzani received today in Erbil the new Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Iraq, Mr Stephen Charles Hitchen.
The President congratulated the new Ambassador on assuming the office, wished him success, and expressed the support of the Kurdistan Region for his work and mission.
The two sides discussed Erbil-Baghdad relations, the internal situation of the Kurdistan Region and the upcoming Kurdistan parliamentary elections. They also highlighted the opportunities and challenges facing Iraq with regards to security, economy and institutions, and stressed the importance of seizing the opportunities for the benefit of the country.
The situation in the wider region and other issues of common interest were also highlighted during the meeting, which was attended by Ms. Rosie Cave, the UK Consul General in the Kurdistan Region.
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