Masrour Barzani, New US Envoy Discuss KRG's Future Agenda

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister-designate Masrour Barzani received on Saturday the new US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Tueller for talks on future agenda of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).

"Fruitful exchange today with new US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Tueller — We agreed to have technical talks once the new KRG Cabinet takes office on measures necessary to promote more American investment and business-to-business ties — good for Kurdistan Region and Iraq," Barzani wrote on Twitter.

During the meeting, where the Consul General in Erbil Steven Fagin was present as well, the Kurdish leader congratulated Tueller on his new service in Iraq, reiterating the region's support to peaceful coexistence among all components in the area.

He further pointed out that the efforts have been underway to establish a new government in Erbil, stressing to form it within the specified timeline.

The new US envoy, in return, congratulated Barzani on his designation as the new premier of Kurdistan Region, wishing him success in his new position and reaffirming Washington's assistance in all areas.