PM Masrour Barzani Meets U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack in Pirmam
Talks focus on regional developments, Erbil–Baghdad relations, and safeguarding the Kurdistan Region’s constitutional rights
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Saturday met with Tom Barrack, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy to Syria and the U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, in Pirmam, Erbil.
The meeting was attended by Wendy Green, the United States Consul General to the Kurdistan Region. Discussions focused on the broader regional situation, as well as relations between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and Iraq’s federal government, in addition to ties with neighboring countries.
According to a statement published on the KRG official website, both sides emphasized the importance of resolving disputes through peaceful means and dialogue.
Emphasis was placed on resolving issues through peaceful means, as well as on protecting and respecting the constitutional rights of the Kurdistan Region.
A pleasure to receive @USAMBTurkiye Tom Barrack in Erbil. We discussed regional developments, Erbil-Baghdad relations, and our ties with our neighbors.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) January 17, 2026
We stressed peaceful solutions to regional issues and respect for the Kurdistan Region’s constitutional rights. pic.twitter.com/EqdiDbJMXC
The talks come amid ongoing diplomatic engagement by the Kurdistan Region with international partners on regional security, political coordination, and efforts to de-escalate tensions through dialogue and mutual understanding.