Barzani and US Diplomat Discuss Regional Security and Economic Cooperation
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Steven Fagin in Erbil to discuss bilateral relations, regional security, and economic cooperation.
The two leaders emphasized the importance of protecting the Kurdistan Region's security and stability, condemning attacks targeting the area. They also agreed on increasing oil production and strengthening cooperation between the Kurdistan Regional Government and Iraq's federal government.
Barzani and Fagin stressed the need for closer coordination between Erbil and Baghdad to improve Iraq's financial situation and maximize public revenues. This would help stimulate trade while ensuring the protection of the Kurdistan Region's constitutional rights and financial entitlements.