Harris: The Kurdistan Region is a strong and pivotal partner and ally of the United States.
The acting US ambassador to Iraq, Joshua Harris, affirmed on Tuesday that the Kurdistan Region is a strong and pivotal partner and ally of the United States in the region.
This came during the reception of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, today, by the Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Iraq, in the presence of the US Consul General to the region, Wendy Green, according to a statement issued by the Kurdistan Regional Government, which was received by Shafaq News Agency.
The statement explained that the meeting addressed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, discussed the general situation in Iraq, and reviewed the progress of negotiations between political parties aimed at forming the new federal government.
The meeting witnessed a joint affirmation of the need to respect the federal and constitutional entity of the Kurdistan Region, to secure its rights and financial entitlements, and to ensure the federal government’s continued payment of salaries to the region’s employees, particularly the salaries for the months of November and December of last year.
For his part, Harris renewed his country’s support for the region, praising the government reforms in various sectors, and stressing that the Kurdistan Region is a strong and pivotal partner and ally of the United States in the region.
In turn, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region expressed his thanks and appreciation for the continued American support and assistance.
The talks also touched on another topic: discussing the latest developments and changes in the regional situation.
Shafaq.com