Tom Barrack said in a message that direct dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil is the way to resolve difficult and complex issues, including oil exports, salaries and revenue sharing.
The U.S. ambassador praised the political will of both prime ministers, saying: “Prime Minister Ali Zaidi and Masrour Barzani, prime minister of the Kurdistan Region, demonstrated capable leadership in managing the talks today.”
At the end of his message, Tom Barrack reiterated Washington’s official position, saying: “The United States stands with both sides as they work together to build a prosperous, secure and fully sovereign Iraq.”
