Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Welcomes Iranian President's Visit to Erbil
Erbil, Thursday – Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani warmly welcomed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Erbil, emphasizing the importance of enhancing relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Following their meeting, Prime Minister Barzani expressed his satisfaction via his official account on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "It was a pleasure to meet with President Pezeshkian in Erbil today." He further emphasized the commitment to fostering strong, neighborly relations based on "mutual respect and interests."
It was a pleasure to meet with President @drpezeshkian in Erbil today.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) September 12, 2024
We will continue to build on our policy for good-neighborly relations based on mutual respect and interests. pic.twitter.com/US1lyIvsMZ
President Pezeshkian’s visit to Erbil is part of a broader diplomatic tour in Iraq. In addition to his discussions with Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, he also held talks with Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. These discussions centered on regional cooperation, with a focus on shared economic, political, and cultural interests.
President Pezeshkian also met separately with Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani.
The visit is seen as a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and Iran.
