The two sides discussed relations between Erbil and Baghdad, the formation of the new government in the Kurdistan Region, political and security developments, and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.
On Monday, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, discussed with British National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell ways to enhance security and military cooperation, alongside bilateral relations between the United Kingdom, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region.
The Presidency of the Region stated in a press release that the meeting—attended by the British Ambassador to Iraq, Irfan Siddiq—addressed relations between the two sides, particularly in the security and military fields, as well as joint cooperation to combat terrorism and maintain security and stability in Iraq and the region.
The statement added that the discussions, which were also attended by the British Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, touched upon internal conditions in the region and ongoing efforts to form the new cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government, in addition to relations between Erbil and Baghdad.
According to the statement, the two sides also reviewed the latest political and security developments across the broader region, along with diplomatic endeavors aimed at de-escalating tensions.
