ERBIL — US Consul General in Erbil Mark Stroh on Thursday visited the Ministry of Peshmerga, emphasizing ongoing support for the reform process within the ministry, a statement said.

Accompanied by a diplomatic and military delegation, Stroh engaged with officials of the Peshmerga Ministry, including Deputy Minister Abdulkhaliq Bapiri, Brigadier General Isa Ozir, Chief of Staff, and Director of Coordination and Communications, the ministry added in a statement.

The meeting shed light on the political and military dynamics of the region, focusing on the enduring relationship between the United States and the Kurdistan Region, with an emphasis on fostering security and stability.

The Peshmerga Minister commended the US Consul General’s pivotal role in enhancing strategic and military ties between the Kurdistan Region and the United States. Expressing optimism, he voiced hopes for the swift resolution of tensions in Iraq and the broader region.

Stroh expressed satisfaction with his visit to the Peshmerga Ministry, highlighting the vital role played by the Peshmerga as a national force in combating terrorism and eradicating extremist ideologies. Addressing the ongoing reform process, he acknowledged the complexity of reorganizing and unifying Peshmerga forces under the reform bill framework, underscoring the necessity of collective cooperation and support in this challenging endeavor.