President Nechirvan Barzani received the UK Ambassador to Iraq, Stephen Hitchen, on Thursday afternoon. Their discussions focused on the relationship between Erbil and Baghdad, as well as the current situation in both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

The British Ambassador praised the people of Kurdistan on the peaceful and orderly conduct of the recent Kurdistan Parliamentary elections. Both parties reiterated the significance of collaborative efforts among the various political factions and emphasized the need for timely action in establishing a new Cabinet for the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Both sides highlighted their shared interest in fostering ever stronger ties between the United Kingdom, the Republic of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. They further discussed the potential implications of ongoing instability in the Middle East and underscored the importance of Iraq steering clear of involvement in any conflict.

The Consul General of the United Kingdom in the Kurdistan Region also attended the meeting.