A Rojava delegation, composed of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander-in-Chief Mazlum Abdi, YPJ (Women’s Defense Units) Commander Rohilat Efrin, and Co-Chair of the Democratic Autonomous Administration’s Foreign Relations Department Ilham Ahmed, continues its engagements in Southern Kurdistan.
After meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday, February 5, the delegation today visited the office of KDP leader Masoud Barzani in the Pirmam district of Erbil (Hewlêr).
In a statement released by Barzani’s Office regarding the meeting, it was reported that the situation in Rojava, the agreement between the SDF and the Interim Damascus Government, and recent developments in Syria were discussed.
Barrot met with Barzani
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, who yesterday met with Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani and the Rojava delegation, also met today with Masoud Barzani at his office in the Pirmam district.
It was noted that regional developments were discussed during the meeting between Barrot and Barzani as well.
Mustafa Barzani’s letter
Jean-Noël Barrot presented Masoud Barzani with a letter written by Kurdish leader Mustafa Barzani to General de Gaulle on July 3, 1967.
Barrot said, “A country’s national holiday sometimes resonates far beyond its borders and becomes a symbol of hope in the eyes of other nations.” The letter was found in the archives of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Barrot also stated after his meeting with Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, “France has always stood by the Kurdish people to ensure that their rights are respected, and it will continue to do so.”