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Shafaq News
9 hours ago
- Business
- Shafaq News
Leader Barzani with US Envoy: Kurdistan oil exports resumption on table
Shafaq News – Erbil Kurdish Leader Masoud Barzani met on Wednesday with Stephen Fagan, acting US Ambassador to Iraq, to discuss the resumption of Kurdistan Region's oil exports and support for US companies operating in the Region. According to a statement from Barzani's media office, the meeting also covered preparations for Iraq's upcoming parliamentary elections, broader ties with Washington, progress in reforming the Peshmerga Ministry, and efforts to form a new Kurdish government. Regional developments, including the situation in Syria, were also discussed. On relations with Baghdad, the statement pointed to the unresolved issue of Kurdistan's salaries and financial entitlements, stressing that 'citizens' wages should not be caught up in political disputes.'
Shafaq News
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Peshmerga Minister stresses military cooperation with Germany
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Kurdish Minister of Peshmerga Shoresh Ismail met with Colonel Thomas Ritter, the outgoing commander of German forces in the Kurdistan Region, to mark the conclusion of his tenure. According to a statement, Minister Ismail commended Ritter's role in supporting the Peshmerga Ministry's reform process, emphasizing that he had been 'a key supporter in strengthening Kurdish forces.' He reiterated the ministry's commitment to continued cooperation and coordination with Germany to bolster support for the Peshmerga forces. For his part, Colonel Ritter highlighted the joint efforts made to advance reforms and provide necessary military assistance, reaffirming Germany's ongoing commitment to supporting the Peshmerga Ministry and enhancing military cooperation in the future.
