Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The discussion centered on the significance of ongoing collaboration to foster stability and prosperity in Iraq, Syria, and the surrounding region.
During the call, Secretary Rubio praised the Kurdistan Regional Government for its cooperation with U.S. companies and its initiatives to utilize domestic resources to achieve energy independence for Iraq. He highlighted that U.S. support for the Iraqi Kurdistan Region would continue to be an essential component of the United States' relationship with Iraq.
The details of this conversation were provided by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.