President Masoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), welcomed the newly appointed Swiss Ambassador to Iraq, Daniel Hunn, on Monday in Pirmam, where they discussed strengthening ties between Switzerland and the Kurdistan Region.

In an official statement from Barzani’s office, the KDP President congratulated Ambassador Hunn on his new role, expressing Kurdistan’s respect and goodwill toward the Swiss government and people. Barzani extended his best wishes to the ambassador, noting his hopes for further cooperation, particularly in the fields of economic infrastructure and healthcare.

Ambassador Hunn conveyed his gratitude for Barzani’s role in Iraq’s political landscape and his enduring impact on the Kurdistan Region’s development. He also congratulated Barzani on the recent Kurdistan parliamentary elections, which he described as a significant achievement for democracy in the Region. “This is a great victory for the Kurdish people,” Hunn remarked, lauding the peaceful and successful electoral process.

During their meeting, Barzani highlighted the Kurdish people's role in ensuring the election’s success and informed Ambassador Hunn about the forthcoming legal steps in the electoral process. The two also exchanged views on the current political climate in Iraq and the broader region, as well as recent developments impacting both nations.

This meeting underscores the commitment of the Kurdistan Region to build stronger diplomatic and cooperative ties with Switzerland, aiming to foster collaborations that support mutual growth and stability.