President Masoud Barzani received in Salah al-Din today, Saturday, Australian Ambassador to Iraq Paula Ganley.

At the meeting, the political situation in Iraq and the region was discussed, and the threats and challenges facing the political process and ways to achieve political stability in the country were discussed.

President Barzani thanked the Australian government and people for their assistance to Iraq to overcome problems, as well as the war against terrorism within the framework of the coalition forces.

The meeting highlighted the dangers of the escalation of terrorism, and stressed the need to end the causes that led to the emergence of ISIS, along with the need for a multilateral and comprehensive international effort to address terrorism.

The meeting also dealt with the upcoming Iraqi elections. The two sides expressed their hope that the electoral process would achieve stability and prosperity in Iraq.