Mike Pompeo, Nechirvan Barzani Talk Over the Phone

 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a phone call with Nechirvan Barzani to congratulate him on his election as the new president of Kurdistan Region.

Pompeo reiterated his country’s support for Kurdistan Region and encouraged Erbil and Baghdad to work closer and address the remaining disputes between the regional and central governments.

Barzani thanked the US for continued support to Kurdistan Region, and pointed out that Erbil has always believed in peaceful dialogues as the best mean to resolve differences with Baghdad.

Nechirvan Barzani, who currently serves as the prime minister of Kurdistan Region, was elected as president last Tuesday. His inauguration is scheduled for 10th June.