Erbil, Kurdistan Region, April 16, 2024

President Nechirvan Barzani held a meeting earlier today with Patrick Durel, the French Ambassador to Iraq. They engaged in fruitful discussions that encompassed the ongoing Baghdad-Erbil matters, the latest developments in the Kurdistan Region, as well as France’s relations with both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

Both sides underscored the importance of holding the Kurdistan parliamentary elections with the participation of all parties. Additionally, they expressed optimism regarding the progress made in the negotiations between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Federal Iraqi Government.

Furthermore, the meeting provided an opportunity to address the overall situation in the region, along with several other topics of mutual interest.