Masrour Barzani Thanks France for Its Support to the Kurdistan Region
ARK News.. Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received a delegation from the French Senate on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, representing members of the French-Iraqi Friendship Committee and headed by committee chair Nicole Duranton. The delegation also included Remy Feraud and Olivier Paccaud.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the latest developments in Iraq and the region and discussed ways to strengthen and deepen bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and France.
The visiting delegation highlighted the longstanding friendship and strong historical ties between France and the Kurdistan Region, reaffirming that the Kurdistan Region is a trusted ally of France.
For his part, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani expressed the Kurdistan Region’s sincere thanks and appreciation for the continued support provided by France, its government, and its people.
The two sides also stressed the need to activate the Kurdistan Parliament and form the new Kurdistan Regional Government cabinet.
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