President Nechirvan Barzani held a meeting with a delegation from the United States Senate during his visit to Munich, Germany. Led by Senator Dan Sullivan, the delegation and the President engaged in discussions regarding the bilateral relations between the United States and Iraq, as well as the Kurdistan Region. The latest security developments in Iraq were also addressed during their meeting.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening US-Iraqi relations within the framework of their strategic agreement and discussed the recent attacks on coalition forces in Iraq and the security and military responses.

President Nechirvan Barzani and the US Senate delegation agreed on the importance of ensuring the safety and security of coalition forces and diplomatic envoys in Iraq. They emphasized the need to prevent armed groups from putting at risk the peace and stability of Iraq and threatening the sovereignty of the country.

The Senate delegation reiterated the ongoing support of the United States to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region in their fight against terrorism, particularly the threat posed by ISIS and other security challenges. Furthermore, they emphasized the significance of their country’s relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. President Barzani expressed his gratitude to the US Congress and Senate for their support for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.