Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (cabinet.gov.krd) – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani received Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr. brahim Al-Jaafari and his accompanying delegation.

Dr. Al-Jaafari stressed the need for continued coordination and cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil, noting that such cooperation has achieved victories against the so-called Islamic State terrorist group, ISIS.

Prime Minister Barzani reaffirmed Kurdistan Region’s policy to protect Iraq and the region against the threat of terrorism, jointly with the Iraqi federal army.

Regarding the relations between Baghdad and Erbil, Prime Minister Barzani stressed the need to settle the outstanding issues through dialogue and mutual understanding.

The two sides also discussed regional political development.