President Nechirvan Barzani held a telephone conversation with the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, focusing on the current political and security developments in the region. During the call, the President affirmed Iraq's commitment to strengthening its bilateral relations
with European nations and institutions, as well as expanding joint cooperation frameworks in political, economic, and developmental fields. Both sides emphasized the importance of intensifying international efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and relying on diplomatic channels as the optimal approach
to crisis management, thereby fostering stability and sparing populations from further conflict. For his part, the President of the European Council reiterated the EU's dedication to broadening cooperation with Iraq to achieve sustainable development and promote global peace and security.
