KRG High Representative Meets UK ambassador to Baghdad to Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Stability
News : 9/9/2025
London,
United Kingdom, www.uk.gov.krd. The
Kurdistan Regional Government representative to the United Kingdom, Karwan Jamal
Tahir, met with Irfan Siddiq, the UK Ambassador to Iraq, for talks focused on
regional developments and bilateral cooperation. David Hunt, Head of the Iraq
and Yemen Section at the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
(FCDO) also participated in the meeting.
During
the discussion, Tahir briefed the British officials on the current political
and security situation in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the wider region. He
emphasised the importance of the longstanding partnership between the Kurdistan
Region and the United Kingdom, highlighting collaboration across multiple
sectors.
Mr
Tahir also addressed ongoing disputes between Erbil and Baghdad, calling on the
UK to support efforts to resolve these issues within the framework of the Iraqi
federal constitution.
Both
sides stressed the need for continued cooperation to strengthen relations
between the Kurdistan Region and the UK, while also contributing to improved
ties between Erbil and Baghdad. Stability and security in the broader region
were identified as mutual priorities.
The
UK Ambassador expressed optimism that Erbil and Baghdad could reach a durable
political agreement that addresses their differences in line with the
constitution, while reinforcing joint efforts to uphold regional stability.
The
meeting also touched on trade relations and cooperation under the existing Joint Trade Priorities Agreement (MoU) between the UK and the Kurdistan Region. Both parties underscored the
importance of political unity within the Kurdistan Region and expressed support
for the swift formation of a new KRG cabinet.
London
9th September 2025