Iraqi Kurdistan, UK eye stronger cooperation

Iraqi Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani and the UK’s new Consul General in Erbil, Holly Vare, discussed developments in Iraq and the wider region on Sunday, with both sides seeking closer bilateral ties.

Aug 9, 2026 - 18:56
Iraqi Kurdistan, UK eye stronger cooperation
President Nechirvan Barzani and the UK's new Consul General in Erbil, Holly Vare - Shafaq News English.

President Barzani welcomed the diplomat to her new post and expressed support for expanding engagement with the United Kingdom, while Vare pledged to advance cooperation across various fields.

[Source: Shafaq News English]