President Barzani Receives Holly Veer, New British Consul General in Erbil

ARK News.. President Masoud Barzani received Holly Veer, the newly appointed British Consul General in Erbil, on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

During the meeting, the British consul general expressed her pleasure at meeting President Barzani and beginning her official duties in the Kurdistan Region. She reaffirmed her country's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and further developing ties between Britain and the Kurdistan Region. She also expressed her admiration for the progress and development witnessed across the region in various fields.

For his part, President Barzani welcomed the new British consul general and wished her success in carrying out her duties, affirming his readiness to provide the necessary support and facilities to ensure the success of the British diplomatic mission in the Kurdistan Region.

The political situation in Iraq and relations between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government were key topics of discussion. President Barzani said that relations between Erbil and Baghdad, under Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, are currently at a positive and excellent stage, with a high level of coordination and mutual understanding between the two sides.

The meeting also addressed the latest developments and rapidly unfolding political developments at both the regional and international levels.

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