In a meeting with a joint delegation of foreign representatives in Erbil, including officials from the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, the European Union, and the US Consulate, President Barzani emphasized the importance of holding elections in the region on time this year. The delegation congratulated the Kurdish people on the upcoming elections and stressed the significance of upholding democratic values and protecting the principles of legitimacy.

During the meeting, President Barzani discussed the Kurdistan Region's commitment to democracy and elections, noting that the Kurdish people have made sacrifices to live freely and implement democratic values. He pointed out that, after the Kurdish people's uprising in 1991, he declared the need to move from revolutionary legitimacy to constitutional legitimacy and hold elections.

President Barzani also emphasized that Kurdistan is above all other interests and that elections should be held on time this year to protect the legitimacy and values of democracy. He noted that the communities of the Kurdistan Region should be free to decide how they participate in the election, and that their will should be supported.

The meeting addressed various political developments and the political process in the Kurdistan Region. The delegation expressed support for the upcoming elections and emphasized the importance of democratic values and the principles of legitimacy in the region.