President Nechirvan Barzani held a meeting today with Mr. Mark Stroh, the US Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, to address the current developments in the region, particularly the recent attacks on coalition forces. Both parties shared their perspectives on many issues, including security coordination between Erbil and Baghdad.

The President and the US Consul General expressed their shared concern regarding the potential escalation of tensions and its possible consequences across the Middle East. They underscored the significance of ensuring the continuous protection of coalition forces and diplomatic representatives in both the Kurdistan Region and the rest of Iraq. Additionally, they reaffirmed the importance of cooperation and security coordination between the Iraqi army and the Peshmerga forces in order to maintain peace and stability.

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