In a video call with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani expressed the Kurdistan Region’s gratitude for the United States’ continued support and underlined the need for further assistance in protecting energy infrastructure and oil companies operating in the Kurdistan Region from terrorist attacks. 

Despite the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement on April 8, attacks on the Kurdistan Region have continued.

“I spoke with @SecretaryBurgum about Kurdistan Region’s energy outlook and the role of US companies in the industry,” Prime Minister Barzani posted on X. 

“There is great potential for collaboration. I reiterated the need for more protection from attacks and welcomed the opportunity to discuss our economic partnership.”

According to the KRG readout, they discussed the energy outlook for the Kurdistan Region and the positive role of U.S. companies in supporting the oil and gas industry. 

They also exchanged views on the security and economic situation in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq in light of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

Secretary Burgum, who also serves as Chairman of the White House National Energy Dominance Council, expressed his appreciation for Prime Minister Barzani’s leadership and collaboration on energy matters.

Prime Minister Barzani also stressed that the Kurdistan Region remains committed to peace and prosperity across the Middle East.