Prime Minister Masrour Barzani meets British Ambassador to Iraq

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today received the British Ambassador to Iraq, Stephen Hickey.

Prime Minister Barzani updated Ambassador Hickey on the progress made in talks between the Kurdistan Regional Government and federal government of Iraq, including an agreement on the 2020 national budget bill.

Prime Minister Barzani affirmed that the KRG will continue its efforts to maintain a constructive and stable relationship with Baghdad and secure a fair deal for the people of the Kurdistan Region.

Highlighting the already substantial economic and political ties between the Kurdistan Region and UK, Prime Minister Barzani noted that there is a mutual desire to strengthen the bilateral relationship. He urged British investors to consider opportunities in the Kurdistan Region as the new government implements reforms to diversify its economy and attract investment.