US Envoy: KRG is “Important Partner” – Kurdish parties must resolve issues through dialogue: Brett McGurk

Basnews – 18.08.2015 14:34 – ERBIL — On Monday 17th August the Chancellor of the Kurdistan Security Council Masrour Barzani welcomed the Deputy Special Presidential Envoy to the Global Coalition to Counter Islamic State (IS) and the US Consul-General in Erbil to discuss the latest developments in the region.Brett McGurk praised the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Peshmerga for undertaking an “effective role” in the fight against terrorism. He pointed out that KRG is “an important partner” for the US, and Washington will continue its support. Masrour Barzani briefed McGurk on the status of the fight against IS, and underlined the necessity of continued and improved international support for the Peshmerga.He said, “Kurds are proud of their record against IS terrorists.” The US delegation reiterated its position that internal issues pertaining to the proposed extension of Masoud Barzani’s presidential term must be resolved through dialogue.