The United States increased its support for long-term energy cooperation with the Kurdistan Region during a high-level meeting. The KRG Ministry of Natural Resources said the discussions focused on stable oil exports, technical progress, and financial entitlements. The meeting highlighted the strategic value of energy ties between the US and the Kurdistan Region.
Acting Natural Resources Minister Kamal Mohammed Salih met with Joshua Harris, the US Chargé d’Affaires in Iraq. He also met with Wendy Green, the US Consul General in the Kurdistan Region. Both sides stressed the need for long-term energy cooperation and continued coordination with the Iraqi federal government and SOMO. They said stable exports support regional and global energy needs.
Moreover, the US delegation said Washington wants the tripartite oil export agreement to remain steady. They emphasized the importance of durability and protection from disruptions. They also described Kurdish oil exports as a matter of strategic significance for American policy. This message strengthened the shared goal of long-term energy cooperation.
During the meeting, officials discussed financial entitlements owed to international oil companies working in the Kurdistan Region. Harris welcomed the KRG’s recent efforts to restart exports. He also praised steps taken to boost production. These points linked directly to the broader goal of long-term energy cooperation.
Furthermore, the US urged faster solutions to technical and financial challenges that affect the tripartite framework. American officials said continued oil flows are vital for economic stability in the Kurdistan Region. They added that Washington supports all efforts that protect ongoing energy operations.
The ministry said the latest talks between the KRG and the Iraqi Ministry of Oil formed a key part of the meeting. Both sides reviewed recent progress on technical issues and entitlements. They also reaffirmed their commitment to the tripartite agreement. This reinforced the importance of long-term energy cooperation at every stage.
Later, US and KRG officials also met to discuss security coordination. Senior Peshmerga leaders held talks with the US Office of Security Cooperation. They reviewed military reforms and logistical support. These security discussions supported the wider aim of stability, which directly affects long-term energy cooperation.
The two sides also examined progress on force reorganization. They stressed unified command structures and stronger readiness. Both teams agreed that continued coordination remains essential for long-term stability in the Kurdistan Region.
