KDP President Masoud Barzani Meets British Ambassador in Baghdad
Ambassador Hitchen expressed the United Kingdom's support for President Barzani's visit and emphasized the importance of improving relations between the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani on Wednesday met with British Ambassador to Iraq Stephen Hitchen in Baghdad, according to a statement from Barzani Headquarters.
The meeting focused on longstanding issues between the Kurdistan Region and the Federal Republic of Iraq.
President Barzani discussed the challenges that have strained relations between the Kurdistan Region and Iraq in recent years. He also outlined the objectives of his visit to Baghdad, which included engaging in dialogue with various political parties to foster better understanding and cooperation.
Ambassador Hitchen expressed the United Kingdom's support for President Barzani's visit and emphasized the importance of improving relations between the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. He highlighted his country's commitment to supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving these issues.
The meeting also covered several key topics, including the implementation of the Sinjar agreement, the upcoming Kurdistan Region parliamentary elections, the presence of coalition forces, and strengthening bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and the United Kingdom.
This meeting marks a positive step towards enhancing diplomatic ties and addressing critical issues between the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, with the support of the international community.