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January 26, 2010
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Statement on President Barzani's meeting with
President Obama
Yesterday, Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq was
received at the Oval office by US President Barack Obama.
During the meeting, President Barzani highlighted the significance of
Iraq's forthcoming elections and reaffirmed the Kurdistan Region's
commitment to a federal, democratic and pluralistic Iraq. Moreover, he
stressed the importance for strategic long term US engagement with Iraq
and the Kurdistan Region.
As outstanding issues remain unresolved in Iraq, President Barzani
affirmed the necessity for Iraq's constitution to be the arbiter of
internal disputes, and informed President Obama that lasting stability
in Iraq can be attained if and when Iraqis abide by, and implement, all
the articles of the country's constitution. He welcomed the important
engagement of Vice President Biden and stated that through the deepening
and broadening of the United States' relations with Iraq and the
Kurdistan Region, there exists an opportunity to make significant
progress on the many challenges facing the country.
In closing, President Barzani extended his appreciation for the United
State's sacrifices in Iraq and for its commitment to help the federal
government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to resolve the
outstanding issues. He reiterated that the leadership of the Kurdistan
Region stands ready to continue playing a constructive role in building
a secure, constitutional and prosperous Iraq.
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