Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Kurdish President Nechirvan Barzaniemphasized the availability of increased opportunities to expand Frenchrelations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region in various sectors.
The Kurdish Presidency stated that Barzani met with French Ambassador toIraq, Patrick Durrell, in Erbil.
The meeting discussed French relations with Iraq and the KurdistanRegion, the latest developments in talks between Erbil and Baghdad to resolveoutstanding issues, as well as the situation in the Kurdistan Region and theupcoming Kurdish parliamentary elections.
Both parties agreed that “there are opportunities to further expandFrench relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region across all sectors,particularly in trade and economic exchanges.” They shared perspectives onjoint cooperation and future prospects.
The meeting, which was attended by the French Consul General in theKurdistan Region Yann Braem, also highlighted the importance of the upcomingparliamentary elections in Kurdistan. Both sides expressed hope for a peacefulcampaign and successful voting process.
They also discussed the overall situation in the region and other issuesof mutual interest.