Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), met with Russian Ambassador to Iraq, Elbrus Kutrashev, on Tuesday to discuss critical issues concerning the Kurdistan Region, including the political process, government formation, and regional developments.

The meeting, held in Barzani’s headquarters in Pirmam, was also attended by Maxsim Rubin, the Russian Consul General in Erbil. Ambassador Kutrashev extended his congratulations to Barzani on the successful completion of the recent Kurdistan parliamentary elections.

In an official statement, the Barzani Headquarters highlighted that the Russian Ambassador commended the peaceful and inclusive nature of the elections, noting the significant voter turnout as a key achievement for the Kurdistan Region.

The discussions primarily focused on the next steps in forming the new Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) cabinet, emphasizing the importance of stability and unity in the ongoing political process.

In addition to domestic issues, Barzani and Kutrashev exchanged views on the relationship between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi Federal Government. They also addressed pressing regional developments and the continuing threat posed by terrorism.

The meeting underscored the strong diplomatic ties between the Kurdistan Region and Russia, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to collaboration on political and security challenges.