President Nechirvan Barzani held a meeting today with Dr. Andrea Nasi, the incoming Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Iraq. The President congratulated Mr. Nasi on the elevation of Austria’s representation in Iraq to embassy level and expressed his full support for the success of Ambassador Nasi’s mission.

In response, the Austrian Ambassador expressed his gratitude to President Nechirvan Barzani, with both sides emphasizing the importance of enhancing Austrian relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. They also discussed the potential for cooperation in various areas, including politics, economics, and culture. Additionally, the discussion touched upon Austria’s plans to establish a representative office in the Kurdistan Region.

Furthermore, the two engaged in a comprehensive dialogue regarding the current situation in Iraq, the relations between Erbil and Baghdad, the internal affairs of the Kurdistan Region, the latest regional developments, and other matters of mutual interest.