Received Patrick Durel, Ambassador of France to Iraq, and Yann Braem, Consul General of France in #Erbil, for a productive meeting. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in crisis management, emergency response, and regional dynamics and their

I was honoured to welcome Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, UN Special Representative for Iraq & Head of UNAMI. We discussed regional issues, the refugee and IDP situation, and the need to address them, while highlighting #KRG-Federal Government relations and ongoing efforts to resolve

Received U.S. Consul General Steve Bitner today. Discussed the latest political and security developments in the #Kurdistan region/ #Iraq in general and bilateral ties. #KRG values the continued U.S. support and partnership in promoting stability, reform, and economic growth in

Welcomed Ghulam M. Isaczai غلام .م. اسحق زي, Deputy #SRSG & UNAMI Humanitarian Coordinator. We discussed humanitarian priorities, displaced communities, and the handover of #UNAMI HQ. UNAMI welcomed H.E. Masrour Barzani ’s decision to waive fines for Syrian nationals residing in #Kurdistan region and

Met today Fuad Al-Majali, Consul General of the Hashemite Kingdom of #Jordan Jordan Consulate General in Erbil, on the occasion of the end of his mission. Thanked him for his valuable efforts in strengthening ties between the #Kurdistan region and Jordan, and wished him success in his future

Pleased to receive Ms. Chiara Franchini, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Italian Embassy in #Iraq Italy in Iraq , along with Mr. Tommaso Sansone, Consul General of #Italy in #Erbil Italy in KRI. Had productive discussions on recent political, security, and economic developments,

Received today Andrew Bizley, #UK Consul General in #Erbil UK in Erbil. We discussed latest regional developments and reaffirmed our joint commitment to further strengthening cooperation especially in combating organized crime.

In my capacity as Acting Head of the Foreign Relations Department, I received Mr. Hussein Al-Fadhala, the Consul General of the State of #Qatar in #Erbil on his farewell visit. Thanked him for his efforts in enhancing ties between Qatar and the #Kurdistan Region, and wished him

Received a delegation from the Islamic Republic of #Iran led by Reza Rahmani, Governor of West Azerbaijan, accompanied by Faramarz Asadi, Consul General of Iran in #Erbil. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, particularly boosting trade and facilitating

Received Brigadier General Steven Rivera, the newly appointed Coalition Forces’ Director of the Military Advisory Group #MAG in #Iraq. Discussions focused on enhancing security cooperation and advancing ongoing reform efforts within the #Peshmerga forces.

Humbled to address the 11th anniversary of the #Yazidi genocide on behalf of the Kurdistan Regional Government. We reaffirmed our commitment to supporting martyrs’ families and survivors. We call on the Iraqi federal government and international community to: •Officially recognize this genocide

Pleased to receive Mr Glenn Miles Australian Ambassador, Iraq Ambassador of #Australia to Iraq. We discussed the latest political and security developments in #Iraq and the region, while exploring opportunities to strengthen bilateral ties between #Kurdistan Region and Australia.

Welcomed Ms. Sheikha Farhan, the new Chargé d’Affaires of the #UAE Consulate General in #Erbil. I congratulated her on her new role and wished her success, as well as reaffirmed the strong ties between the #Kurdistan Region and the UAE and shared commitment to enhancing bilateral

Today, I met with the families and friends of those we lost in the recent tragic gas station incident in #Erbil. I shared in their grief, offered my heartfelt condolences, and assured them of the #KRG’s commitment to a thorough investigation and to ensuring justice is served.

Welcomed Mr. Hitoshi Ishizuka, Head of the Consular Office of #Japan in #Erbil. I congratulated him on his new post and expressed our commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Delighted to have received the new U.S. Consulate General Erbil Consul General, Ms. Wendy Green, alongside outgoing Consul General Me. Steve Bitner. We discussed domestic & regional security, political developments, and ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the #Kurdistan Region

Pleased to welcome Patriarch Cardinal Louis Rafael Sako. We discussed the status of the Christian community, reaffirming the #KRG’s commitment to protecting the rights of all components, ensuring their dignity and strengthening coexistence.

Received Adriaan IJsselstein 🇳🇱 , Consul General of the Kingdom of the #Netherlands in #Erbil, and his accompanying delegation from Netherlands in Kurdistan Region. We exchanged views on recent political and security developments, and explored avenues to further enhance cooperation and strengthen bilateral