Kurdistan Regional President Mesud Barzani received British Ambassador to Iraq Irfan Siddiq in Erbil on Monday. The meeting focused on recent developments in the region and political issues concerning the Kurdistan Region.
According to a statement from Barzani's office, both sides exchanged views on the changing political and security environment in the region. The main agenda of the meeting was the relationship and coordination between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government of Iraq.
Efforts to overcome ongoing problems and challenges between Erbil and Baghdad were also highlighted during the discussion. The parties emphasized the need to address existing disagreements through dialogue.
The meeting also evaluated the relations between the Kurdistan Region and the United Kingdom. The internal political process of the Kurdistan Region was among the topics discussed.
It was noted that the United Kingdom has long-standing diplomatic and security ties with the Kurdistan Region. The meeting demonstrated that contacts between the parties continue amid accelerating regional developments.