Barzani: UN can help Iraq overcoming its challenges

Shafaq News / The President of Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, on Tuesday, received the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert

The regional presidency stated in a statement received by Shafaq News agency, that during the meeting, the two parties discussed the general political situation in Iraq, and the latest developments in the dialogue between the Regional Government and the federal government to resolve differences and outstanding issues.

Barzani referred to the positive role played by the United Nations in Iraq, stressing that the UN can help Iraq to address the problems and overcome the challenges facing it.

The two sides also discussed the federal system in Iraq, the upcoming elections, confronting terrorism, in addition to other issues of common concern.