During the meeting, they discussed the efforts to form the next Iraqi government to meet the demands of the Iraqi people, solve the problems and strengthen relations between Baghdad and Erbil.

both Prime Ministers Designate and KRG Prime Minister discussed the latest political and security developments in the region in general and in Iraq in particular, the political process and the relations between Erbil and Baghdad.  The PMs of the Regional government and Federal Government stressed the important of continuation of talks to resolve outstanding problems between two sides within the Iraqi constitution.

At the meeting the current political, security and economic situation in Iraq was discussed and ways of coordination and cooperation between Erbil and Baghdad in the field of chasing and eliminating terrorist cells were highlighted.

President Masoud Barzani  expressed his appreciation to the people and government of Canada for their support to the Kurdistan Region during the efforts to eradicate the terrorists of the Islamic State.

President Barzani praised Ismail Beshkchi’s positions on the just cause of the people of Kurdistan, expressing his thanks and appreciation for his valuable efforts, activities and writings supporting the people of Kurdistan