According to Kurdpress, Commander-in-Chief Mazlum Abdi said on the X social network: "We are pleased to have a productive meeting with Mr. Bafel Talabani, President of the Kurdistan National Union (KNU). We value the value of partnership and working together to achieve a better future for our people.

Mazloum Abdi said in a meeting with Tom Barak, the US special envoy to Syria: "We discussed the latest developments in the region, including the November 29 agreement. This meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on ways to enhance stability and security in the region and work together to address the challenges facing the Syrian people.

Commander-in-Chief Mazlum Abdi arrived in Sulaimani and met with Bafel Talabani, Gubad Talabani and Tom Barak On February 24, 2026.