In a significant diplomatic engagement, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with top officials from the Trump administration during his official visit to Washington, D.C., on Thursday, May 22. Among those in attendance was U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.

“We have great work ahead of us,” Prime Minister Barzani said in a post on X following the meeting.

According to a statement from the KRG, the two leaders focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the United States and the Kurdistan Region. They also addressed the latest developments in Iraq and the broader regional landscape.

“We have great work ahead of us,” Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said after his meeting with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. pic.twitter.com/wl1FInpZgX

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Secretary Burgum welcomed Prime Minister Barzani and referred to the Kurdistan Region as a valued partner of the United States. He expressed satisfaction with the growing ties between the region and U.S. companies, underscoring the potential for mutual benefit.

The KRG statement further noted that Secretary Burgum emphasized the alignment of this cooperation with U.S. policy aimed at leveraging energy for peace and prosperity.

In turn, Prime Minister Barzani reiterated the Kurdistan Region’s gratitude for the ongoing support from the United States. He stressed that the Kurdistan Region continues to play a crucial role in promoting peace and stability in both Iraq and the Middle East.