President Nechirvan Barzani met today with James Goldman, the United Kingdom’s newly appointed Consul General in the Kurdistan Region. During their meeting, the President conveyed his full support for Mr. Goldman’s mission and emphasized the Kurdistan Region’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations. He underscored the significance of furthering cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and the UK.

In response, Mr. Goldman expressed his pleasure in assuming his position in the Kurdistan Region. He reiterated the UK’s continued support for the Kurdistan Region and expressed readiness to work together across various sectors and strengthen relations.

Furthermore, the two sides engaged in discussions regarding the current situation in Iraq, as well as in the Kurdistan Region and the wider region.