Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received separate delegations from the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Kurdistan and the U.S. Congress on Sunday.
The UK APPG, led by member of parliament John Slinger, was established to foster friendship and mutual understanding between the people and representatives of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the UK. It includes MPs from both the Conservative and Labour parties.
During the meeting, the delegation briefed Prime Minister Barzani on the work and activities of the group.
PM @masrourbarzani met with the UK APPG delegation led by MP @JohnSlinger to discuss bilateral ties and efforts to resume Kurdistan Region oil exports.https://t.co/tPppamdhrg
— Kurdistan Regional Government (@Kurdistan) April 13, 2025
Prime Minister Barzani expressed his gratitude to the group, thanking the British government for the support provided to the Kurdistan Region in defending the rights of its people. He also commended the group’s efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Barzani met with members of U.S. Congress, including Representatives Adam Smith, Michael Baumgartner, Sara Jacobs, Wesley Bell, George Whitesides, and their accompanying delegation.
“I had a productive discussion with the U.S. Congressional delegation on our reforms in energy, finance and peshmerga affairs,” Prime Minister Barzani posted on X. “We addressed relations with the federal government and resuming KRI oil exports.
“We agreed that forming a unified KRG cabinet is key to moving forward.”
I had a productive discussion with the US Congressional delegation on our reforms in energy, finance and Peshmerga affairs.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) April 13, 2025
We addressed relations with the federal government and resuming KRI oil exports.
We agreed that forming a unified KRG cabinet is key to moving forward. pic.twitter.com/pYVY3aIcQX
The U.S. congressional delegation briefed Prime Minister Barzani on the purpose of their visit, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Kurdistan Region within Iraq and the Middle East.
They also reaffirmed the United States’ continued support for Kurdistan and its peshmerga forces.
The meeting addressed relations between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government of Iraq, recent developments in Syria, and the peace process in Turkiye.
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The Trump administration maintains a strong relationship with the Kurdistan Region, supporting the KRG’s right to resume oil exports, the development of peshmerga forces, and the expansion of economic ties.
Prime Minister Barzani and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call last Friday also discussed the importance of strengthening the friendship and alliance between the Kurdistan Region and the United States.
