President Masoud Barzani on Sunday received Joshua Harris, Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Iraq, and Gwendolyn “Wendy” Green, the US Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, at his residence in Erbil’s Pirmam district, according to a statement from Barzani Headquarters.

During the meeting, Harris conveyed the appreciation of US President Donald Trump and the US government to President Barzani for his support of the recent agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). He reaffirmed Washington’s support for a strong and stable Kurdistan Region within the federal framework of Iraq.

President Barzani welcomed the US delegation and expressed his gratitude for what he described as the United States’ longstanding support for the Kurdish people. He emphasized that without US backing, the gains of the 1991 uprising—including the establishment of the Kurdistan Parliament and the Kurdistan Regional Government—would not have been safeguarded.

The discussions also covered Iraq’s political process, with both sides underscoring the importance of adherence to the Iraqi constitution. They agreed that Iraq’s future should be shaped by its people through principles of partnership, balance, and compromise.

In this context, the two sides welcomed the recent talks and consultations held in Baghdad, noting their role in developing political approaches that consider the interests of all Iraqis and contribute to strengthening the US-Iraq partnership across various sectors.