President Barzani Meets US Consul General in Erbil, Pledges to Advance Bilateral Ties
The US Consul General says Washington remains a key supporter of the people of Kurdistan and hopes the Region will continue its role in promoting regional stability.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — President Masoud Barzani met with Gwendolyn “Wendy” Green, the US Consul General in Erbil, in Pirmam on Wednesday, with both sides expressing their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and supporting regional stability.
During the meeting, Green expressed her pleasure at resuming her duties as the US Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, emphasizing Washington’s commitment to continuing efforts to strengthen and develop relations with the Region.
She said the United States considers itself a key supporter of the people of Kurdistan and holds particular respect for Barzani’s standing in Iraq and the wider region.
Green also expressed hope that the Kurdistan Region would continue to play its role in consolidating regional stability.
For his part, Barzani warmly welcomed the new US consul general and thanked the United States for its support of the Kurdistan Region during the war against the Islamic State (ISIS).
Barzani described the resumption of the US Consulate General’s activities in the Kurdistan Region as a positive step toward advancing relations between the two sides across various fields.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on the broader regional situation, with both sides underscoring the importance of strengthening the foundations of security and stability.
The meeting comes as Washington and the Kurdistan Region seek to maintain close ties on security and political issues, building on their cooperation during the campaign against ISIS and their shared emphasis on regional stability.