Erbil: Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received General David Petraeus, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), on Monday. The meeting focused on the overall situation in Iraq, particularly in the Kurdistan Region, as well as broader regional concerns.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the discussions between Barzani and Petraeus included an exchange of views on the latest developments in Syria and the Middle East. The meeting underscored the importance of preserving peace and consolidating security and stability throughout the region.