KRG-Italy Military Cooperation in Focus at Munich Security Conference
KRP Nechirvan Barzani emphasized the critical need for continued international assistance to the Kurdistan Region and Iraq to ensure the lasting defeat of ISIS and prevent any resurgence of terrorist activity in the region.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Italian Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto on Friday during the Munich Security Conference, where they discussed deepening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in the fight against ISIS.
Italy’s Continued Support for Peshmerga Forces
Kurdistan Region's President Nechirvan Barzani expressed the Kurdistan Region’s gratitude for Italy’s ongoing support, particularly in training and equipping the Peshmerga forces as part of the international coalition against ISIS.
He emphasized the critical need for continued international assistance to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region to ensure the lasting defeat of ISIS and prevent any resurgence of terrorist activity in the region.
Minister Crosetto reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to working closely with the Kurdistan Region, highlighting the importance of sustained military and security collaboration.
He praised the Peshmerga forces’ role in combating ISIS and acknowledged the Kurdistan Region’s broader contributions to regional stability.
Addressing Regional Security and Political Developments
The meeting also covered the latest security and political developments in Iraq and the wider Middle East, with a particular focus on Syria.
Both sides exchanged views on ongoing efforts to stabilize the region and the importance of strengthening diplomatic and military partnerships to address common security concerns.
Italy has been a key member of the international coalition against ISIS, contributing military trainers and advisors to assist Iraqi and Kurdish forces.
The discussions at the Munich Security Conference reaffirmed Italy’s strategic interest in maintaining a strong partnership with the Kurdistan Region and Iraq to ensure long-term peace and security.
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani’s meeting with Minister Crosetto underscores the Kurdistan Region’s commitment to international security cooperation and its role as a crucial partner in the fight against terrorism.
As global efforts to combat extremism continue, strengthening military and diplomatic ties between the Kurdistan Region and Italy remains essential for regional and international stability.