that included a number of officials in the State Department and the British ambassador in Baghdad and the British Consul General at Erbil.

 The statement from the presidency of KRG received by “Shafaq News", said that during the meeting, which was held on Friday afternoon in Erbil, the latest military and security developments on the Iraqi arena was discussed , the situation after the tenth of June and the control of ISIL militants' terrorist organization on Mosul province”.

The statement said the meeting highlighted the efforts to address the problems in Iraq and begin the political process in the country so as to ensure the participation of all forces and Iraqi parties on the basis of a true partnership.

The statement added that Barzani stressed that the situation in Iraq has changed as a result of recent developments, noting that any processing problems should be on the light and the foundations of the new reality.

Barzani also stressed, according to the statement, that the problems in Iraq are political and need political solutions primarily, stressing that the military tactics and military operations cannot address those problems.

The statement said that the two sides stressed during the meeting the need to focus on bilateral relations between Erbil and London in all areas, pointing out that the British Foreign Minister expressed his country's desire to continue to strengthen relations and the existence of long-term relationships with Kurdistan Region.

Haig's visit to Kurdistan came after arriving in Baghdad and meetings with senior officials.