Kurdistan's Prime Minister discusses bilateral ties with high-level German delegation
On Wednesday, the Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister Masrour Barzani welcomed a high-level delegation from Germany including Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Werner Gatzer, State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Finance. The meeting was also attended by the German Ambassador to Iraq and the German Consul General in Erbil.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the development of Germany's relations with the Kurdistan Region and the importance of resolving pending issues between Erbil and Baghdad.
The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for Germany's support in the fight against ISIS terrorists and the German Parliament's recognition of the Yezidi genocide. He also stressed Kurdistan's willingness to further develop bilateral ties with Germany.
In addition to discussing the pending issues, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of holding parliamentary elections in Kurdistan at the appropriate time.
The two sides also discussed the Ninth Cabinet's reformation plan, digitalization of public services, the necessity of refugees' returning to their places of origin, implementation of the Shingal Agreement, and the negative impacts of climate change.
The meeting highlights the importance of continued cooperation and support from Germany for the Kurdistan Region to maintain stability and resolve any pending issues.
It also highlights the Kurdistan Region's commitment to further develop its bilateral ties with Germany.
