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Shafaq News
16-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
President Barzani at MSC2025: Meeting with German delegation
Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with a high-level delegation from the German Parliament and the Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2025. The delegation included Niels Schmid, spokesperson for foreign affairs in the Social Democratic Party (SPD); Andreas Schwarz, a member of the Defense Committee; Metin Hakverdi, a member of the Budget Committee; and Niels Annen, Minister of State at the Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development. Discussions focused on strengthening relations between Germany, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region, covering security cooperation, political developments, and regional dynamics. Barzani emphasized the importance of 'deepening collaboration' with Germany, particularly in enhancing the defense capabilities of the Peshmerga forces and ensuring long-term security and stability. The German delegation praised the Kurdistan Region's role in regional stability and reaffirmed Germany's continued support for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, highlighting the need to "expand cooperation in security, economic development, and crisis management." In addition to security and economic ties, the discussions addressed Kurdistan's upcoming parliamentary elections, government formation, the status of displaced persons and refugees, minority communities in the Kurdistan Region, and developments in Syria. — Kurdistan Region Presidency (@KurdistanRegion) February 16, 2025
Saba Yemen
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
UNRWA reveals 40,000 Palestinians forcibly displaced in occupied West Bank
Munich - Saba: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) revealed today, Saturday, that more than 40,000 Palestinians were forced to leave their homes in the occupied West Bank. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA, said during the Munich Security Conference 2025 that the agency's financial situation is bad and there is no clarity about the future. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Shafaq News
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
President Barzani at MSC2025: Meeting with Dutch PM, French FM
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Kurdistan Region President, Nechirvan Barzani, met with Prime Minister of Netherlands, Dick Schoof, and the French FM, Jean-Noël Barrot, on the sideline of the Munich Security Conference 2025 (MSC). According to a statement by the Kurdish Presidency, during a meeting with Dutch PM the two leaders discussed relations between the Netherlands, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region, exploring ways to enhance collaboration across various sectors. They also exchanged views on regional political and security developments, with a focus on Syria. The meeting also covered several shared concerns, emphasizing the importance of continued coordination to maintain regional stability. The statement added, 'President Nechirvan Barzani emphasized the importance of cooperation with the Netherlands and commended its role within the International Coalition in combating terrorism, as well as its ongoing support for training and capacity-building for the Peshmerga forces.' For his part, Prime Minister Schoof reaffirmed his country's commitment to supporting the Kurdistan Region and expressed the Netherlands' interest in expanding cooperation, particularly in security and economic sectors. In another statement, the Kurdish presidency announced that the during the meeting with French FM, Barzani expressed the Kurdish people's appreciation for France's longstanding support, particularly in combating terrorism and maintaining stability. He further emphasizing the importance of further strengthening ties with France across various sectors. In his turn, Minister Barrot reaffirmed France's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Kurdistan Region, recognizing its pivotal role in maintaining stability in Iraq and the broader region. He also underscored France's continued support for both Iraq and Kurdistan in tackling shared security challenges. The discussions also covered the situation in Syria, particularly the conditions of the Kurdish population, as well as broader developments in the Middle East, the statement added.
Shafaq News
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
President Barzani at MSC2025: Meeting NATO Secretary General
Shafaq News/ On Saturday President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The Kurdistan Region Presidency stated that the meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2025 (NSC), addressed security issues in Iraq and the region, highlighting the importance of strengthening cooperation between NATO, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region, particularly in combating terrorism and boosting the capabilities of security forces. It was a pleasure to meet my friend, Mark Rutte again, now as NATO Secretary General. We discussed strengthening Iraq-NATO cooperation, security developments in the region, the ongoing threat of ISIS, and the importance of continued cooperation to address regional security… — Nechirvan Barzani (@IKRPresident) February 15, 2025 President Barzani expressed his gratitude for NATO's continuous support in enhancing the Peshmerga's abilities, underscoring the need for this support to persist in order to ensure regional stability and security. For his part, Rutte reaffirmed NATO's commitment to continue supporting Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with the Kurdistan Region to achieve stability and security in Iraq and confront regional terrorist challenges.
Shafaq News
15-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
President Barzani at MSC2025: Seeking deeper security ties
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with key US officials seeking to deepen strategic ties in security and defense amid ongoing regional challenges. On the sideline of the Munich Security Conference 2025 (MSC), Barzani met with US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio to discuss the strategic partnership linking the United States, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region. The two reviewed regional security conditions, terrorism risks, and measures to counter ISIS threats in Iraq and Syria. Barzani formally invited Rubio to attend the opening of the new US Consulate in Erbil. Rubio welcomed the invitation, reiterating Washington's commitment to supporting Iraq and the Kurdistan Region with enhanced security, military cooperation, and economic development. U.S. Secretary of State @SecRubio and I reaffirmed the strong U.S.-Kurdistan Region of Iraq partnership. We discussed ways to further strengthen our cooperation and deepen our shared commitment to regional stability and security. I thanked the Secretary for his longstanding… — Nechirvan Barzani (@IKRPresident) February 15, 2025 Furthermore, Barzani met with US Senator Elissa Slotkin, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Their discussions focused on bolstering bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in security and defense, including US support for training Kurdish Peshmerga forces. Senator Slotkin emphasized Washington's commitment to strong security coordination to help stabilize the region, while both sides also addressed the evolving political and security situations in Iraq and Syria. — Kurdistan Region Presidency (@KurdistanRegion) February 15, 2025
