Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), held a meeting on Sunday with Austrian Ambassador to Iraq Andrea Nasi. The meeting, which took place in Salahaddin, focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and Austria, according to an official statement from Barzani's headquarters.

The Austrian Ambassador briefed Barzani on the progress in academic collaborations, university partnerships, and economic and trade relations between the two regions. Both leaders emphasized the importance of enhancing ties and fostering friendship between the Kurdistan Region and Austria.

Discussions also included an analysis of the political landscape within the Kurdistan Region, particularly in light of the upcoming Kurdish parliamentary elections. Barzani and Ambassador Nasi addressed the dynamics between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi Federal Government, highlighting ongoing efforts to resolve existing disputes.

The meeting further covered global and regional security concerns, with particular attention to the threat of terrorism. The situation in Sinjar was also on the agenda, including the reasons behind delays in the implementation of the Sinjar agreement.

Barzani's call for stronger relations with Austria reflects the Kurdistan Region's ongoing efforts to engage with international partners and address key regional challenges.