In a phone call with the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, Géza Andreas von Geyr, State Secretary of the German Federal Foreign Office, conveyed Germany’s position regarding the recent attacks on the Kurdistan Region.

Dr. von Geyr strongly condemned the ongoing attacks targeting the Kurdistan Region, particularly the attack on the residence of President Barzani in Duhok. He reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to the stability of both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, emphasizing Berlin’s full support and solidarity with the Kurdistan Region.

In response, President Barzani expressed his appreciation for Germany’s friendly stance and strong relations with the Kurdistan Region. He stressed that the Kurdistan Region remains committed to maintaining peace and stability in Iraq and the wider region.

The President also thanked Germany for its continued assistance to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and expressed the Kurdistan Region’s aspiration to further strengthen cooperation and relations across various sectors.

The call also addressed the political situation in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, as well as the latest developments in the ongoing conflict and its potential repercussions for regional stability.