His Excellency President Nechirvan Barzani praised German support for the Kurdistan Region during a high-level meeting in Erbil. Furthermore, the regional president expressed deep gratitude to Berlin for assisting local communities during extremely difficult periods. In addition, he emphasized how vital this partnership was while fighting international terrorism across the broader territory. Meanwhile, the German delegation reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining strong bilateral ties between both active partners. Therefore, local leaders continue to highlight the ongoing value of German support throughout recent crisis situations.
Subsequently, regional officials discussed expanding diplomatic relations with German Green Party lawmaker Qassem Taher Saleh during his official visit. Moreover, both leaders reviewed recent security developments across the Middle East while identifying new opportunities for economic cooperation. Besides addressing regional security concerns, the diplomatic talks focused heavily on providing essential humanitarian aid to displaced Yazidi populations. Consequently, the meeting underscored the lasting impact of German support on regional stability and humanitarian relief efforts.
Earlier in the day, military officials gathered at Erbil International Airport for a special farewell ceremony. Specifically, the Peshmerga Ministry hosted the official event at Camp Stephan to honor departing foreign personnel. Likewise, the gathering officially marked the conclusion of the German military advisory mission within the Kurdistan Region. As a result, coalition partners celebrated years of successful cooperation, joint training initiatives, and strategic operational guidance. Eventually, international advisers concluded their structured duties while local forces assumed full operational control over local security. Finally, leadership from both sides expressed mutual respect as international defense missions evolved into broader diplomatic ties.
