KRG Prime Minister welcomes Commander of Italian forces in Iraq and Kurdistan

The Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Monday welcomed Colonel Daniele Pisani, the commander of Italian forces in Iraq and Kurdistan. Colonel Pisani’s visit comes at the end of his commission.

In the meeting, which was also attended by the new Commander of Italian forces in Iraq and Kurdistan Colonel Stefano Salvadori, the KRG Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for Italy's support to the Kurdistan Region, wishing the former Italian Colonel success in his future position while welcoming the new commander.

The discussions focused on ways to strengthening bilateral ties between the Kurdistan Region and Italy as well as the reformations taking place within the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs. The Italian delegation confirmed the continuation of Italy’s support to the Kurdistan Region especially in the field of training.