UK and Kurdistan Region Discuss Peshmerga Cooperation

British military and diplomatic officials met with the Kurdistan Region’s Peshmerga Affairs Minister to discuss military cooperation and Peshmerga reform.

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UK and Kurdistan Region Discuss Continued Peshmerga Cooperation

A British military and diplomatic delegation has met with Kurdistan Regional Government Peshmerga Affairs Minister Shoresh Ismail to discuss continued cooperation between the United Kingdom and the Peshmerga forces.

The meeting took place in Erbil on 10 September and focused on Peshmerga reform, military cooperation and regional security.

The British delegation included Lieutenant General Edward Allgren, Senior Adviser to the UK Ministry of Defence for the Middle East and North Africa, British Consul General Holly Vair and UK Defence Attaché Brigadier Will Davis.

During the meeting, the KRG said progress had been made in reorganising Peshmerga forces under two area commands.

The KRG also highlighted the UK’s support for Peshmerga reform through the international coalition and called for continued cooperation in developing military capabilities.

According to the KRG, Lieutenant General Allgren reaffirmed Britain’s continued support for the Peshmerga and stressed the importance of the partnership in addressing regional security challenges.

The meeting comes as the Kurdistan Region continues efforts to reform and reorganise its security forces while maintaining relationships with international partners.