UK Parliament Reaffirms Support for Kurdistan Region
News : 4/27/2026
In House of Commons in London, senior
representatives of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) met with members of
a cross-party parliamentary group dedicated to strengthening ties with the
Kurdistan Region.
In House of
Commons in London, Minister Safin Mohsin Dizayee,
Head of the KRG’s Foreign Relations Department, accompanied by Karwan Jamal Tahir were received by John Slinger, Chair of the All-Party
Parliamentary Group on the Kurdistan Region (APPG), alongside several MPs and
members of the House of Lords.
During the meeting, Mr Dizayee outlined the
Kurdish people’s role in the struggle to end dictatorship in Iraq and the
subsequent establishment of the Kurdistan Regional Government. He highlighted
the region’s ongoing contribution to building a democratic, stable, and
culturally diverse Iraq, with support from international partners.
He also stressed the importance of enhanced
coordination between the UK and the Kurdistan Region across security, economic,
social, cultural, and parliamentary channels, suggesting that closer
cooperation could further strengthen bilateral relations.
Discussions also addressed ongoing tensions
between Erbil and Baghdad. Head of the KRG’s Foreign Relations Department
raised concerns over constitutional disputes and political challenges affecting
the Kurdistan Region, attributing some of these issues to breaches of the
constitution.
British parliamentarians expressed concern
over continued attacks by armed groups in Iraq targeting the Kurdistan Region,
warning of their potential impact on regional stability and economic
development.
Members of the all-party group reaffirmed their
support for the Kurdistan Region, stating they would continue to engage with UK
authorities on developments in Iraq and promote democratic values and stability
in the region.
Uk Parliament, London
27th April 2026