Masrour Barzani Discusses Latest Regional Developments with Dutch Deputy Prime Minister

Welat TV – Erbil

Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region Masrour Barzani discussed with Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Dilan “Yeşilgöz” ways to strengthen and develop bilateral relations.

This came during a phone call on Tuesday evening, March 31, 2026, during which both sides reviewed the latest developments in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the region in general.

During the call, both sides also condemned the attacks targeting the Kurdistan Region and the Peshmerga forces, expressing deep concern over the ongoing war, escalation, and complexities in the region.

For her part, the Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense praised the reform steps being implemented by the Ministry of Peshmerga, reaffirming her country’s continued support for Peshmerga forces, particularly in counter terrorism efforts and in confronting threats posed by ISIS militants.

In turn, Barzani pointed out the importance of strengthening bilateral relations and expressed appreciation for the long-standing cooperation between the two sides in the fields of security and economic development.