Barak from Erbil: Trump has special respect for the Kurdish people and the Kurdistan Region.
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Iraq and Syria and US ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, affirmed on Tuesday that President Trump has special respect for the Kurdish people, the Kurdistan Region, and its leadership.
This came during a meeting between Barak and the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, in Erbil, in the presence of the Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Baghdad, Joshua Harris, and the Commander of the Coalition Forces in Iraq and Syria, General Kevin Lambert, according to a statement issued by the regional government and received by Shafaq News Agency.
The two sides discussed the general situation in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq and the region, while the Prime Minister of the region renewed his thanks and appreciation to the United States for its continued support, stressing the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields.
For his part, Barak praised the progress and development in the Kurdistan Region, stressing that President Trump views the Kurdish people, the region, and the leadership of Masoud Barzani with special respect.
Both sides agreed on the importance of developing trade relations between the United States, Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, and enhancing the activity of American companies, particularly in the energy sector.
They also affirmed their support for the new federal government headed by Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi, which contributes to achieving economic prosperity and serving all citizens and components in Iraq, as well as addressing outstanding issues between Baghdad and Erbil in accordance with the constitution.
On another front, both sides stressed the importance of activating the Kurdistan Parliament and ending the political deadlock, which would pave the way for the formation of the new cabinet of the regional government as soon as possible.
Shafaq.com