Kurdistan Minister Meets with US Representative, Expresses Gratitude for Support
In a productive meeting held on Tuesday, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Minister of Interior, Rebar Ahmed, met with U.S. Representative Slotkin to discuss crucial matters related to security challenges and mutual support for minorities in the region. The meeting, which took place in Washington, D.C., saw both sides reaffirming their commitment to a stronger partnership in achieving common objectives.
During the meeting, Minister Ahmed expressed his sincere gratitude to Congresswoman Slotkin and the U.S. Congress for their unwavering support extended to the peshmerga forces and the reform program initiated by the KRG's Ministry of Peshmerga. This support has been instrumental in strengthening the security and stability of the Kurdistan region.
Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, the KRG Representative to the United States, shared a tweet acknowledging the meeting's success, highlighting Minister Ahmed's expression of gratitude to Congresswoman Slotkin and the U.S. Congress for their invaluable support. Rahman emphasized that the meeting delved into critical security challenges faced by Kurdistan and the shared commitment to support minority communities in the region.
Good meeting by @Kurdistan Minister @RayberAhmed with @RepSlotkin. Minister Ahmed thanked the Congresswoman and the US Congress for their support to the peshmerga and to the @KRG_MOPE reform program. They discussed security challenges and our mutual support for the minorities pic.twitter.com/mmLA6j6oDm
— Bayan Sami Rahman (@BayanRahman) June 13, 2023
Furthermore, Minister Ahmed extended his appreciation to Under Secretary of State J for the warm reception and excellent discussions during their meeting. The KRG's dedication to fostering a stronger partnership with the U.S. government towards achieving shared objectives was also reiterated. The Minister emphasized the significance of maintaining a robust alliance to tackle various challenges and promote regional stability.
Thank you @UnderSecStateJ for your hospitality and the excellent meeting. The KRG remains committed to a stronger partnership with the USG towards achieving our common objectives. https://t.co/Ed8gkV4Tfm
— Rêber Ahmed (@RayberAhmed) June 12, 2023
The discussions between Minister Ahmed, Representative Slotkin, and other officials involved reaffirmed the deep-rooted commitment of both the KRG and the United States to the ongoing collaboration and mutual support. The meeting served as a platform to strengthen bilateral ties and explore avenues for further cooperation in the future.
As the partnership between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the United States continues to grow, it is expected that joint efforts will yield positive outcomes, contributing to the prosperity and security of the region while prioritizing the protection and well-being of minority communities.
