Nechirvan Barzani: The Kurdistan Region Fully Supports the Rights of Kurds and All Components in Syria

ARK News.. Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, met on Wednesday evening, January 14, 2026, with Patrick Durel, Ambassador of France to Iraq, accompanied by a delegation. The meeting discussed bilateral relations, the internal situation in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, and the latest regional developments.

Both sides expressed hope that the procedures for electing the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Iraq would take place within the constitutional timeframes, leading to the formation of a government that meets citizens’ aspirations and is capable of addressing current challenges. They also reaffirmed the importance of expediting the formation of the new cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government.

The two sides voiced concern over the tense situation in the region and agreed on the importance of safeguarding security and stability, resolving problems through dialogue and diplomatic means. In this context, they emphasized that rising tensions and armed confrontations further complicate the regional landscape.

Regarding developments in Syria, President Nechirvan Barzani stressed that the Kurdistan Region fully supports the rights of Kurds and all components in Syria. He said that since the outbreak of events in Aleppo, efforts have been made with all parties to halt the fighting and preserve stability, and that these efforts to de-escalate tensions are ongoing.

For his part, the French ambassador reaffirmed his country’s support for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and praised President Nechirvan Barzani’s efforts to promote security and stability.

The peace process in Turkey, along with a number of issues of mutual interest, constituted another axis of the meeting, which was also attended by Mr. Yann Brim, France’s Consul General in the Kurdistan Region.

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