President Nechirvan Barzani received the President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan in Erbil yesterday afternoon.

The meeting, which was attended by the Kurdistan Region vice presidents and several ministers of the Kurdistan Regional Government, revolved around Armenia’s relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, with a particular focus on economic ties. The two sides also exchanged views regarding developments in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and the situation for the religious and ethnic communities.

The leaders discussed opportunities to develop Armenian relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region in the areas of commerce, investment, the private sector, healthcare and tourism. They also highlighted the opportunities for direct flights between Armenia and Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

The Armenian President arrived in Baghdad on Monday for an official visit where he met with senior Iraqi officials. He arrived in Erbil this morning and was welcomed by the Kurdistan Region President.