The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region met with the President of France

On Thursday, February 16, 2023, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, met at the Elysee Palace in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen historical relations and consolidate the bonds of friendship between France and the Kurdistan Region, in addition to discussing the latest developments in the general situation and its developments in Iraq and the region.

The meeting's main focus was on the reforms implemented by the ninth ministerial formation, particularly in the areas of economic diversification, revenue sources, interest in the agricultural sector, and the export of local products to foreign markets, particularly European ones.

The Prime Minister thanked France, its government, and its people for their continuing support for the Kurdistan Region, particularly for their continuous support for the People of Kurdistan in difficult times.

“Pleased to see President Emmanuel Macron in the Élysée today,” Barzani tweeted.

“Together we helped safeguard the world from ISIS. Now we’re building trade and investment ties to sustain our peoples,” he added.

“France is an ally with a common vision; enhancing our region and the security of Europe,” the tweet concluded.

President Macron expressed his greetings and appreciation to President Masoud Barzani, as well as his country's willingness to continue its support for the Kurdistan Region at all levels.

In another topic of the meeting, the two sides discussed the importance of solving problems between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government in a radical and constitutional manner, as well as protecting the region's security and stability.