Baghdad – The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, discussed on Monday with the US Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, Mark Straw, the latest developments in the situation in the region, the targeting of coalition forces, and security cooperation between Erbil and Baghdad.

According to a statement by the regional presidency, the two sides expressed their concern about the possible expansion of risks, tensions and repercussions in the Middle East, and stressed the protection of coalition forces and diplomatic missions in Iraq, in addition to continuing security cooperation between the Peshmerga forces and the Iraqi army to protect stability.

The meeting discussed several issues of common interest./End

Source: National Iraqi News Agency