Erbil – In his stop in Erbil during the visit to Iraq, Foreign Undersecretary Vincenzo Amendola met the main authorities of the Kurdistan Regional Government, including President Barzani, the prime minister, responsible for Foreign Affairs and the safety counselor, with whom he discussed the regional situation with particular reference to the fight against the terrorist threat of Daesh. “The Kurdish authorities – with whom Amendola made the point on the excellent bilateral relations – thanked Italy for the crucial contribution made by training and equipping local forces and the constant commitment in the fight against Daesh” explains a note from the Foreign Ministry. Undersecretary Amendola then visited the Italian contingent of the armed forces stationed in Erbil and engaged in the formation of peshmerga forces. Addressing the Italian military, Amendola emphasized “their crucial contribution to security and stability through tireless action and qualified, which is putting the Iraqi security forces and Kurdish the opportunity effectively fight the terrorist threat and to restore stability and peace throughout the area. “Italy – said the Foreign Ministry – will play an even more central role in view of the imminent start of the maintenance works of the Mosul Dam, entrusted to the Trevi society”. (9Colonne)
