Nechirvan Barzani and Marco Rubio Reaffirm Commitment to Protecting Kurdish and Minority Rights in Syria
ARK News.. On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, met with Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, as part of his ongoing diplomatic engagements.
The two sides discussed U.S. relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, as well as prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation. President Barzani reiterated his appreciation for continued U.S. support to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
For his part, Secretary Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to supporting Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and to safeguarding security and stability in the region, praising the Kurdistan Region’s role as a key partner and a stabilizing force.
Developments in Syria and the rights of Kurds there also featured prominently in the talks. Both sides stressed the importance of protecting the rights of Kurds and all components within a unified Syria.
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