At a Glance

• The US State Department responded to a Channel8 inquiry about its engagement with the Kurdistan Region.

• Washington says private diplomatic discussions with its partners in the region are ongoing.

• The department reaffirmed its commitment to a sovereign, stable, and prosperous Iraq.

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The US State Department has told Channel8, in response to an inquiry, that Washington continues to hold private diplomatic discussions with its partners in the Kurdistan Region and remains committed to efforts to build a sovereign, stable, and prosperous Iraq.

Key Statements and Focus Area

• Diplomatic Engagement: “The United States continues to engage in private diplomatic discussions with our partners in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.” — State Department spokesperson, in a response to Channel8’s inquiry.

• US Commitment to Iraq: “We remain committed to our partners across Iraq who are working to build a truly sovereign, stable, and prosperous country.” — State Department spokesperson, in a response to Channel8’s inquiry.

The statement was provided to Channel8 by the US Department of State Press Office and was designated for attribution to a State Department spokesperson on background. The department did not disclose further details about the discussions, identify the partners involved, or specify the issues being addressed.

FYI

The United States maintains diplomatic relations with Iraq’s federal government and engages with authorities in the Kurdistan Region on political, security, and economic matters. The Kurdistan Region is a constitutionally recognized federal region within Iraq.

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