Erbil, Kurdistan Region, August 3, 2024

President Nechirvan Barzani received the Austrian Ambassador to Iraq, Andrea Nasi, this afternoon in Erbil. During the meeting, both parties emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between Austria, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region, and explored avenues for enhancing collaboration across various sectors.

They also discussed President Nechirvan Barzani’s recent trip to Vienna, including his meetings with Austria’s President and Foreign Minister. The two sides exchanged perspectives on the overall situation in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, Erbil-Baghdad relations, recent regional developments, and other areas of mutual concern.