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Kurdistan Region’s President, EU Ambassador discuss Erbil-Baghdad relations, regional stability

They also highlighted the importance of implementing the Sinjar agreement between the Iraqi Federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to normalize the situation in Sinjar and ensure stability in the region.

Dr. Kamaran Aziz 2024/08/03 10:58

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani (R) and Thomas Seiler, Ambassador of the European Union to Iraq (L). (Photo: Kurdistan Region's Presidency)

Kurdistan Kurdistan Regions President Nechirvan Barzani Thomas Seiler EU Ambassador to Iraq Sinjar Agreement Erbil-Baghdad relations Sinjar Genocide

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – On Saturday, President Nechirvan Barzani of the Kurdistan Region received Thomas Seiler, Ambassador of the European Union to Iraq, to discuss pivotal issues concerning Erbil-Baghdad relations and regional stability.

The meeting focused on the positive developments in the ongoing bilateral talks between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Federal Iraqi Government, aimed at resolving longstanding issues.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining dialogue and finding solutions through mutual understanding.

Ambassador Seiler expressed the European Union's dedication to supporting both the KRG and the Federal Government in economic activation and job creation efforts. "We will make every effort to help the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Federal Government activate the economy and create job opportunities," Seiler stated.

In addition to economic discussions, the meeting addressed the 10th anniversary of the Sinjar genocide. The leaders reviewed the current and future situation of the Yezidis and other communities in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

They highlighted the importance of implementing the Sinjar agreement between the Iraqi Federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to normalize the situation in Sinjar and ensure stability in the region.

The discussions underscored the shared commitment to fostering peace, economic growth, and community restoration in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq at large.