We thanked France for their role in supporting Peshmerga forces in the fight against Da’esh. We also, thanked France for their humanitarian support to the refugees and displaced persons. We decided to seek developing economy and political relations.

“I will completely support him in pursuit of the interests of the people of the Kurdistan Region,” the Kurdish leader added

The Kurdish president wrote in an official statement that the formation of the new KRG cabinet is another achievement in the process of developing democracy in Kurdistan Region “which has came true with the support of the people, the political factions of Kurdistan, and the friends of our nation”.

He additionally reiterated Turkey's willingness to further strengthen the bilateral ties between Erbil and Ankara, while welcoming the diversity in the new government.

President Macron expressed France’s appreciation to the Kurdistan Region for fighting against terrorists and providing asylum for refugees and displaced persons , and protecting religious and ethnic groups. He reiterated France’s support for the Kurdistan Region within the framework of the European Union and the United Nations.