President Barzani receives Finland’s ambassador to Iraq

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on tensions, complexities and recent developments at the regional and international levels, and stressed the need for dialogue and peaceful methods to prevail in resolving regional and global problems.

In another part of the meeting, relations between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi federal government, as well as coordination between them, were discussed. Emphasis was also placed on overcoming obstacles and challenges and resolving Iraq’s problems within the framework of the constitution, while taking into account the principles of participation, balance and consensus.

The threat of terrorism and the role of allies in the war against terrorists were another focus of the meeting; President Barzani thanked Finland and the coalition countries for their role in assisting Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and defeating ISIS terrorists.

Finland’s ambassador to Iraq also referred to the key and effective role of the Kurdistan Peshmerga forces in the fight against terror, and stressed that, in his country’s view, the existence of a strong Kurdistan Region helps further strengthen Iraq in ensuring stability and prosperity.