Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Receives UK Ambassador

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) — Today in Erbil, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received Irfan Siddiq, UK Ambassador to Iraq.

They discussed strengthening bilateral ties between the Kurdistan Region and the United Kingdom, and stressed the importance of continued cooperation in various fields. They exchanged views on the current situation in Iraq and the wider region, with a shared emphasis on preserving peace and stability in the Middle East.

They also discussed the need to resolve outstanding issues between the KRG and the federal government of Iraq, particularly the Kurdistan Region’s financial entitlements, on the basis of the Constitution.

They agreed on the importance of forming the new KRG cabinet as soon as possible to ensure continued stability and effective governance.