President Nechirvan Barzani received a delegation of the European Parliament led by Ms. Sara Skyttedal.

In the meeting, the two sides discussed the development of cooperation between the EU Parliament and the Kurdistan Regional Parliament, and exchanged views on the bilateral relations between the European Union and the Kurdistan Region.

The delegation expressed their appreciation for the role of the Peshmerga in defeating ISIS and consolidating peace, stability and progress in the Kurdistan Region. The delegation underlined that the stability of the Kurdistan Region and Iraq is important for the stability of the wider region and the European Union. They also stressed the importance of preserving Iraq’s security and sovereignty from threats.

For his part, President Nechirvan Barzani thanked the European Union for its support to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and emphasized the Kurdistan Region’s readiness to further promote relations with the European Union, and to have the opportunity to benefit from the expertise of the EU countries.

The meeting also discussed the latest developments in the wider region and other issues of common interest.