On November 22, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) met with a British military delegation, led by Marshal Sammy Sampson, the UK's Senior Military Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa.

Their discussions focused on the ongoing progress made in bilateral security and military cooperation, exploring specific avenues for enhancing such partnerships.

The meeting also addressed the current conflicts in the Middle East. Both parties expressed unanimous agreement on the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region, emphasising the need for peaceful resolutions and preventing Iraq's involvement in regional military conflicts.

Prime Minister Barzani underscored the necessity of protecting the constitutional rights of the Kurdish people and upholding the region's constitutional rights and federal statutes.

Furthermore, he called for increased international involvement to assist Iraq and the Kurdistan Region in resolving their outstanding issues.

https://gov.krd/english/government/the-prime-minister/activities/posts/2023/november/krg-prime-minister-welcomes-uk-military-delegation/