Nechirvan Barzani and Irfan Siddiq Discuss Political Process in Iraq

ARK News.. Continuing his meetings in Baghdad, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with Irfan Siddiq, the British Ambassador to Iraq.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the political process in the country, steps to form the new federal government, and the outcomes of Barzani’s meetings with Iraqi leaders in Baghdad, as well as the internal situation in the Kurdistan Region and regional developments.

Both sides agreed on the importance of coordination and joint cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and Iraqi parties to ensure the success of the political process and the formation of the upcoming federal government in a way that reflects citizens’ aspirations and is capable of addressing challenges and safeguarding the country’s sovereignty.

The ambassador affirmed that the United Kingdom attaches great importance to its relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, stressing its commitment to continuing support for both. For his part, Barzani expressed his appreciation for British support to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

The repercussions of the war in the region, along with a number of issues of mutual interest, also formed another axis of the meeting.

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