President Barzani Welcomes the Consul General of the Republic of France

Tuesday, 9 June 2026 — Erbil, Pirmam. President Masoud Barzani received Consul General Yann Braem , the French Consul General.

During the meeting, the French Consul General expressed his pleasure at meeting President Barzani and underscored the importance of the longstanding historical relations between the Kurdistan Region and France. He also thanked President Barzani for his prominent role in supporting, strengthening, and preserving these bilateral ties.

For his part, President Barzani welcomed the French Consul and noted that France has played a significant role throughout the history of the Kurdish people’s struggle for liberation. He described France’s support during various historical stages as important and emphasized the pride with which the Kurdish people view this relationship.

The meeting also addressed the general political and security situation in the region, as well as the political process in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.