MESOP FLASH : RENOVATION OF RELATIONS ?

PM Barzani: Erbil – Baghdad relations should be reviewed in a new way

13.07.2014 –  Mewan Dolamari – BasNews, Erbil – Kurdistan Region PM Nechirvan Barzani pointed out that everything has changed due to the current situation in Iraq and Erbil-Baghdad relations should be viewed in a different light.

On Saturday, Barzani welcomed British Consul General to the Kurdistan Region Iraq Angus McKee, congratulating him and wishing him success. McKee stated that he is pleased to see a new Kurdish consensus government and that it is an indicator that the Kurdistan Region is taking steps in the right direction.

In the meeting McKee shed light on the relations between the Kurdistan Region and Britain and talked about the visits between Erbil and London officials, stating he believes relations are stronger and hopes that this strength will expand to other sectors, including the private sector and education. Barzani explained that he wants Iraq’s political process to move forward in order to find a mechanism for the future relations between Erbil and Baghdad.Barzani also talked about the threat of terrorism in the region: “what exists in today’s Iraq is the beginning of a new stage.” They also discussed the region’s refugees and McKee mentioned that his country has in past helped refugees and it will continue to do so.