On the other side of the meeting highlighted the bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Kingdom of Jordan as well as the relations between the region and Jordan and Iraq, and stressed the historical relations between the two sides.

Prime Minister Barzani thanked the United States for its assistance to the Kurdistan Region, expressing hope for further development of bilateral relations. He also highly valued the activities of the outgoing U.S. ambassador, who visited the Kurdistan Region to bid farewell to Prime Minister Barzani.

Chancellor Barzani stressed the need of working through the KRG and the Federal Government for a settlement that normalizes these areas; restores stability, and prevents an ISIL resurgence

His Holiness expressed his personal appreciation for the aid given to Christian communities fleeing violence and persecution in recent years, and commended KRG’s efforts to strengthen co-existence through educational reforms and combating extremist ideology.

Minister Burt expressed his appreciation of the sacrifices made by the Kurdistan Region in the fight against terrorism. He affirmed British commitment to support the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.