On Thursday, 23 May 2024, Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), received Tariq Abdullah al-Faraj, the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Iraq. The meeting was also attended by Othman Dawoud, Consul General of Kuwait in the Kurdistan Region.

Prime Minister Barzani emphasised the importance of strengthening the amicable relations between the Kurdistan Region and Kuwait, highlighting their shared history of resisting oppression.

Ambassador al-Faraj expressed Kuwait's high regard and respect for the role of the Kurdistan Region, reiterating his country's desire to enhance bilateral relations.

The two sides also exchanged views on investment opportunities in various fields within the Kurdistan Region, welcoming Kuwaiti entrepreneurs.