President Masoud Barzani on Sunday met with the Head of the EU Liaison Office in Erbil Radu Butum, who expressed his support for the establishment of security and stability in the Kurdistan Region.
According to a press readout from the Kurdistan Democratic Party’s (KDP) Foreign Relation Department, the two officials discussed the coordination between EU representatives and both official and non-official institutions in the Kurdistan Region.
President Barzani Receives Head of EU Delegation – Erbil Liaison Office
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President Masoud Barzani received Mr. Radu BUTUM, Head of EU Delegation- Erbil Liaison Office, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Salahaddin.
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Butum also briefed President Barzani on the EU’s vision for the region, emphasizing support for the establishment of security and stability, further progress, economic growth, and the well-being of citizens.
In another aspect of the meeting, views were exchanged on the latest developments in the region, the future of the Kurds in Syria, and the peace process in Turkiye.
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