"The new compound will help build upon strong relations with the US and highlights our common vision and shared values," Barzani tweeted.
"This project sends a strong message to the world, that the US wants to stay in Iraq, Kurdistan, and wishes to develop relations further,” Kurdistan 24 quoted the Kurdish premier. "We consider this a critical project, which we hope will be the groundwork for future ventures."
The new US compound will overlook the main road between Erbil and Pirmam on a 200,000 square-meter plot which will cost $600 million, the news agency added.
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