President Nechirvan Barzani and Italian Defense Minister Hold Productive Talks on Strengthening Ties and Promoting Stability in the Region
In a meeting held on Wednesday in Erbil, President Nechirvan Barzani of the Kurdistan Region welcomed Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto to discuss the ongoing relations between Iraq and Italy, as well as the latest political developments in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
President Barzani expressed his gratitude for Italy's support in the fight against ISIS and highlighted the Kurdistan Region's keenness to further develop relations with Italy, particularly in the area of security cooperation. He also appreciated the Italian forces' contributions to the training of the Peshmerga forces.
In a tweet, President Nechirvan Barzani expressed his delight in receiving Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto in Erbil, following their previous meeting in Rome. The President noted that they had productive talks on ways to strengthen ties and promote peace and stability in the region.
President Barzani also took the opportunity to reiterate his appreciation to the people and leadership of Italy for their support in the war against terrorism in Kurdistan and Iraq. The tweet underscores the commitment of both parties to work together towards a more secure and stable future in the region.
I’m delighted to receive Italian Defense Minister @GuidoCrosetto today in Erbil, after our excellent meeting last month in Rome. We held productive talks on ways to further strengthen our ties, and promote peace and stability in the region. I reiterated my appreciation to the… pic.twitter.com/tvj7EAdfhv
— Nechirvan Barzani (@IKRPresident) May 3, 2023
Minister Crosetto reiterated his country's commitment to continue its military support for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, stressing the importance of peace and stability in the country for the wider region and the world.
The meeting was attended by the Italian Ambassador to Iraq, the Italian Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, and the commander of the Italian forces. Discussions also included issues of common interest and the latest developments in the wider region, including the ramifications of the war in Ukraine.
The meeting serves as a reaffirmation of the strong partnership between Iraq, the Kurdistan Region, and Italy, and highlights the importance of continued cooperation in the fight against terrorism and the pursuit of regional stability.
