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Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Meets with Senior British Military Delegation to Discuss Security Cooperation

Gulan Media September 11, 2024 News
Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Meets with Senior British Military Delegation to Discuss Security Cooperation

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, hosted a British military delegation led by Edward Algren, Senior Adviser to the UK Ministry of Defence for the Middle East and North Africa. The meeting, which also included British Consul General Andrew Beasley, focused on strengthening military and security ties between the Kurdistan Region and the United Kingdom.

Key topics discussed included the latest developments in Iraq and the wider region, with an emphasis on enhancing cooperation in combating terrorism. The two sides highlighted the importance of continued support for the Peshmerga forces, particularly in the ongoing fight against ISIS.

Additionally, they reviewed progress in the reform process within the Ministry of Peshmerga, underscoring the shared commitment to modernizing the forces and improving their capabilities.

The meeting also addressed the future role of international coalition forces in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Both parties reaffirmed the necessity of maintaining coalition support for the Peshmerga to ensure the stability and security of the region.

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