Prime Minister Masrour Barzani spoke by telephone on Tuesday with the Dutch Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister, Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius. They discussed developments in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq and the security situation in the region.

Both sides condemned the attacks targeting the Kurdistan Region and the Peshmerga forces, and expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the region.

Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister Yeşilgöz-Zegerius praised the ongoing reforms within the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs and reaffirmed her country’s support for the Peshmerga forces, particularly in the fight against terrorism and the threat posed by ISIS.

Prime Minister Barzani underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral relations and expressed his appreciation for the longstanding cooperation in security and economic development.