Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani and French Ambassador to Iraq Patrick Durel underscored the importance of keeping Iraq insulated from regional conflicts and strengthening collaborative efforts to ensure stability.
Both sides agreed on coordinated efforts to prevent tensions and maintain stability in the Middle East.
A statement from the Kurdistan Regional Presidency confirmed that President Barzani received Ambassador Durel to discuss the current state of Franco-Iraqi relations, the ties between France and the Kurdistan Region, and the process of forming the new Kurdistan Regional Government.
Ambassador Durel congratulated the Kurdistan Region on the “success of its recent elections,” noting the high voter turnout as a testament to citizens' engagement with the future of the region. Both sides discussed the mechanisms for establishing the new government in the Kurdistan Region, emphasizing the need for “a government that reflects the aspirations and development goals of its people.”
The French Ambassador reaffirmed France's “unwavering commitment to supporting Iraq and the Kurdistan Region,” while President Barzani expressed his “gratitude for France's continued assistance,” as per the statement.
The two parties engaged in discussions regarding recent developments in the region, emphasizing "the necessity of keeping Iraq insulated from regional conflicts. They highlighted the importance of enhancing collaborative efforts to promote stability within Iraq. Additionally, they stressed the critical role of joint cooperation in preventing the escalation of tensions and ensuring stability throughout the Middle East."
The meeting also addressed various topics of mutual interest, including the political landscape in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, their interactions with neighboring nations, the election of the Iraqi parliament speaker, the upcoming US elections, and several other pertinent issues.
The French Consul General in the Kurdistan Region was also present at the meeting.