Minister Safeen Muhsin Dizayee Meets UK Defence Minister to Strengthen Security and Military Cooperation

News : 4/28/2026

London, United Kingdom, www.uk.gov.krd. On 28 April 2026, at the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence, Safeen Muhsin Dizayee, Head of the KRG’s Foreign Relations Department, and Karwan Jamal Tahir, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s High Representative to the UK, were received by UK Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker.

During the meeting, Lord Coaker welcomed the longstanding friendship between the Kurdistan Region and the United Kingdom, expressing appreciation for continued coordination between the two sides. He also reaffirmed the UK’s respect for the Kurdistan Region’s autonomy, particularly in light of the current regional sensitivities.

Discussions focused on security and defence developments in the region, including recent attacks on the Kurdistan Region by internal Iraqi militias, as well as the implications of the recently announced US–Iran ceasfire. Lord Coaker underlined the importance of strengthening military coordination between the Kurdistan Region and the United Kingdom in response to evolving regional challenges.

The talks also addressed broader political developments, including the formation of a new federal government in Iraq and relations between Erbil and Baghdad. Attention was given to how regional dynamics may impact Iraq’s internal stability, alongside discussions on the formation of the new Kurdistan Regional Government cabinet.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Minister Dizayee expressed appreciation for the continued support and engagement of UK defence institutions, highlighting efforts to reinforce stability in Iraq and support a strong and secure Kurdistan Region.

 

Department of Defence-London

28th April 2026