In a telephone call, US Vice President Mike Pence commended the President of Kurdistan Region of Iraq for leading Iraq’s efforts to protect those impacted by conflict and terrorism in recent years.
President Nechirvan Barzani briefed the US Vice President on the security situation in the Kurdistan Region and the wider region, stressing the importance of enhancing efforts to bring stability to the disputed territories and allowing for the return of displaced Iraqis to their homes. In this regard, the President pointed out the KRG’s effort to be a beacon of religious and ethnic tolerance.
Furthermore, the two leaders discussed about opportunities to deepen commercial ties.