Russia reaffirms commitment to supporting Kurdistan

Minister Falah Mustafa met yesterday at the Russian Consulate General in Erbil with Consul General Viktor Simakov to thank him for Russia’s support and to exchange views on issue of common interest.

Consul General Simakov reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to Kurdistan Region and Iraq to confront together the scourge of terrorism in the region. Recalling the historical and cultural bonds that connect Kurdistan and Russia, both sides agreed to continue working together in order to further strengthen and broaden bilateral relationships.