On December 2, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. Discussions focused on developments in Iraq and conflict in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Barzani underscored the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)’s important role as an honest broker that provides critical technical support and helps mediate disputes.
During #COP28, I briefed the Honorable SG @antonioguterres on the situation in Iraq, including ties between the Kurdistan Region and Baghdad.@UNIraq plays an important role: it is an honest broker, provides critical technical support and helps mediate our disputes -mb. pic.twitter.com/6VqqgzRDzT
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) December 2, 2023
Prime Minister Barzani stressed the need to resolve differences between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government and secure the constitutional rights of the Kurdistan Region. He called on the United Nations to actively assist in mediating these matters.
This year’s #COP28 takes place at a pivotal moment.
The threat has far-reaching implications beyond borders.
We are in this together. pic.twitter.com/CkW3IhVvnX
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) December 1, 2023