President Nechirvan Barzani welcomed France’s new Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Patrick Durel, during a meeting in Erbil on Monday evening, and wished him success in his duties. The President emphasized the Kurdistan Region’s commitment to enhancing ties with France and expressed appreciation for the ongoing support from France to both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

Ambassador Durel, on his part, conveyed his pleasure in assuming his post, highlighting that France values its relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and will continue to offer its assistance.

Both parties engaged in discussions regarding the current political and security landscape in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, with a particular focus on the importance of the upcoming Kurdistan parliamentary elections and the dynamics of Erbil-Baghdad relations. Additionally, they deliberated on the recent developments in the region and their potential implications.