PM Barzani and France’s FM Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Stability
“The leaders explored ways to enhance bilateral relations and reviewed the successful Kurdistan Region Parliament elections and efforts to form the new KRG cabinet,” said the KRG statement.

Jan. 23, 2025
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – At the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, on Thursday.
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) released a statement highlighting Prime Minister Barzani's praise for the strong friendship between France and the Kurdistan Region, expressing gratitude to the French government and people for their ongoing support.
“The leaders explored ways to enhance bilateral relations and reviewed the successful Kurdistan Region Parliament elections and efforts to form the new KRG cabinet. They emphasized resolving issues between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government,” said the KRG statement.
"We discussed ways to strengthen our ties, promote regional stability, and protect the Kurdistan Region’s constitutional rights," Prime Minister Barzani posted on his personal X account.
Today on the sidelines of #WEF25, I thanked FM @jnbarrot for France’s unwavering support for the Kurdistan Region. We discussed ways to strengthen our ties, promote regional stability, and protect the Kurdistan Region’s constitutional rights. pic.twitter.com/vIevIiVvZg
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) January 23, 2025
Prime Minister Barzani reiterated that the Kurdistan Region has fulfilled its constitutional commitments, calling for an end to violations of Kurdish rights and urging respect for the region's constitutional status. He stressed the need for timely financial support for Kurdistan's citizens.
The meeting concluded with discussions on developments in Syria and the broader Middle East. This meeting is part of a series of discussions PM Barzani held at the WEF with global and regional leaders, focusing on political and security developments in the Middle East.
The Kurdistan Region plays a significant role in regional talks aimed at achieving stability and prosperity in the Middle East.
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