Prime Minister Masrour Barzani receives Global Coalition delegation

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today met with a delegation from the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria, headed by Deputy Commander Major General Kevin Copsey, to discuss regional developments.

Both sides spoke about recent events in Iraq and agreed that security concerns remain a top priority for the stability of the country. The officials highlighted the coordination between Peshmerga Forces and the Global Coalition as an area of success and noted the importance of strengthening that regional coordination.

Recognising the Kurdistan Region’s critical role in the war on terror, the two officials also stressed the need for continued support to and training of Peshmerga Forces, establishing a robust and resilient local capacity against ISIS threats in the region.