Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received Wendy Green, U.S. Consul General in Erbil on Tuesday afternoon.
The Prime Minister warmly welcomed Consul General Green as they assessed the new era of Kurdistan and Iraq’s relationship with the United States after the end of Operation Inherent Resolve’s mission in Iraq.
They also discussed developments in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the wider region.
Both sides underscored the importance of preserving the Kurdistan Region’s security and stability and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding bonds of friendship and partnership between the Kurdistan Region and the United States.
They emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral trade and encouraging greater investment by U.S. companies in Kurdistan Region.
They also highlighted the need to reactivate the Kurdistan Parliament as a key step toward forming KRG’s new cabinet.
The two sides further discussed relations between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government of Iraq, stressing the importance of resolving outstanding issues in accordance with the Constitution. They stressed the need to uphold the Kurdistan Region’s constitutional status, ensure its financial entitlements, and a fair allocation of its share of the federal budget.