President Barzani at MSC2025: meeting with Italian Defense Minister, discussing security cooperation

President Barzani at MSC2025: meeting with Italian Defense Minister, discussing security cooperation
2025-02-14 09:24

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. 

On Thursday, the Kurdish President, Nechirvan Barzani, arrived in Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference that will be held from Feb.14-16.

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