Encouraging talks with leaders in Belgium today. pic.twitter.com/1uh0hZjUTl
— Masrour Barzani پابەندین# (@masrour_barzani) June 9, 2021
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo to discuss bilateral relations and security obstacles facing the Kurdistan Region.
The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government expressed his gratitude for Belgium’s support toward the Peshmerga forces in the war against ISIS. He reiterated the importance of cooperation between Erbil and Baghdad against terrorism.
Prime Minister De Croo addressed the importance of resolving longstanding issues between Erbil and Baghdad, and stated that the Belgian government are currently in talks with the Iraqi Government over the matter.
He described the Kurdistan Region as effective and lively, and expressed Belgium’s readiness to support the region, particularly in the agricultural sector.
Another important topic of discussion was the KRG’s COVID-19 vaccination response, expecially the distribution of vaccines to displaced families in the Kurdistan Region.
While in Brussels, the Prime Minister also had the opportunity to meet the Flemish Minister-President, Jan Jambon, and the Belgian Foreign Minister, Sophie Wilmes.
I also met with Flemish Minister-President @JanJambon to discuss ways to advance trade and investment between our regions. pic.twitter.com/ZlEZIriYCo
— Masrour Barzani پابەندین# (@masrour_barzani) June 9, 2021
Pleasure catching up with DPM/FM @Sophie_Wilmes in Belgium today. Exchanged views on shared regional concerns and need for strong cooperation in security and trade. pic.twitter.com/GeCbdAekKQ
— Masrour Barzani پابەندین# (@masrour_barzani) June 10, 2021