President Barzani wishes Muhammed Halbussi success in his new post

Chancellor Barzani reaffirmed the strong partnership between Kurdistan Region and the United States, and the importance of long-term security and military cooperation.

Chancellor Barzani emphasized that lasting defeat of the terrorists must include, among other things, addressing the unresolved political, economic and social conditions.

Nechirvan Barzani received Mr. Brett McGurk, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIS, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Douglas Silliman and the U.S. Consul General to the Kurdistan Region, Steven Fagin.