President Barzani at MSC2025: meeting with Italian Defense Minister, discussing security cooperation
Shafaq News/ Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto on Friday as part of his participation
in the Munich Security Conference (MSC).
The Kurdistan Presidency stated, “Their discussions focused on enhancing
the relationship between the Kurdistan Region and Italy, as well as reinforcing
collaboration in the fight against ISIS.”
President Barzani expressed Kurdistan’s appreciation for Italy’s role in
training Peshmerga forces and enhancing their capabilities within the
international coalition against ISIS. He emphasized the continued need for
international support for both Iraq and Kurdistan to ensure ISIS’s final
defeat.
Crosetto reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to its partnership with the
Kurdistan Region, pledging continued military and security cooperation with
both Iraq and Kurdistan. He praised the region’s role in maintaining stability
in the broader Middle East.
The meeting also covered regional security and political developments, including the situation in Syria and other shared concerns, the statement added.
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Italian Defense Minister @GuidoCrosetto on the sidelines of #MSC2025. They discussed shared security issues, regional stability, and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. pic.twitter.com/OeHsduVVfU
— Kurdistan Region Presidency (@KurdistanRegion) February 14, 2025
On Thursday, the Kurdish President, Nechirvan Barzani, arrived in Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference that will be held from Feb.14-16.
