Barzani, French FM Discuss Kurdistan, Iraq, Syria Developments

President Masoud Barzani, received Jean-Yves Le Drian the French Foreign Minister and  adelegation in Erbil.

Both discussed the current political situations in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq and the latest developments concerning the war against the Islamic State (IS).

“President Barzani began the meeting by warmly welcoming Minister Le Drian to the Kurdistan Region and took advantage of the opportunity to thank the people and government of France for their support to the Kurdistan Region. The President made reference to the fact that the French government was supportive of the Kurdistan Region during some of the most challenging times in our recent history.

 

Le Drian welcomed Barzani’s recent visit to Baghdad which paved the path for improving the relations between the Kurdistan Region and Iraqi central government.

Barzani reiterated his support for the new government in Baghdad led by PM Adil Abdul-Mahdi “in pursuit of the mutual benefit for the people of Kurdistan Region and Iraq”.

Discussing the recent developments in Syria was also on the agenda. Barzani and Le Drian agreed that the Kurds in Syria should not pay for the political agreements between the various powers involved in Syria.