President Masoud Barzani received former CIA Director General David Petraeus in Erbil’s Pirmam district.
Discussing Iraq’s political situation, President Barzani stressed the importance of fully implementing the country’s permanent constitution as a key step toward resolving the ongoing political crisis.
General Petraeus expressed his delight at meeting President Barzani again, recalling their previous encounter during the Battle of Sahela in 2016.
He commended President Barzani and the Kurdistan Region for their pivotal role in maintaining stability and security in Iraq and the wider region, highlighting their contributions to peace, democracy, and coexistence.
Author's summary: Barzani and Petraeus discuss Iraq's stability.