The Secretary expressed appreciation for Barzani’s continued engagement as leader of the KDP and for his commitment to improving Baghdad-Erbil relations.
In his conversation, the Secretary emphasized the importance of forming a KRG government that is responsive to the expectations of the people of the Iraq Kurdistan Region, the statement added.
Finally, the Secretary highlighted the persistent IS threat in Iraq and re-emphasized U.S. commitment to work with Iraq, at the invitation of its government, to ensure an enduring defeat of IS.
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