Erbil, Kurdistan Region – Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Yann Braem, the French Consul General in Erbil, on [date], to discuss regional stability, the escalating tensions in the Middle East, and ways to enhance bilateral relations.

The meeting focused on the latest developments in the Middle East, including the risks of expanding conflicts and their repercussions on regional and international security. Both sides emphasized the need to de-escalate tensions, halt military confrontations, and pursue diplomatic solutions to ongoing crises.

President Barzani and Consul General Braem reaffirmed the shared stance of France and the Kurdistan Region in advocating for dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution. Braem highlighted France’s diplomatic efforts, particularly within the European Troika framework, to prevent further deterioration and revive negotiations between conflicting parties.

The discussions also touched upon France’s relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, as well as the ongoing dialogue between Erbil and Baghdad on key mutual interests. Both sides stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation to address regional challenges.