Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani and President Ebrahim Raisi stress the importance of developing relations

2024-05-06T12:41:11.000000Z
International relations News
Tehran, Iran, May 6, 2024

President Nechirvan Barzani met with President Ebrahim Raisi of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tehran on Monday morning.

During their meeting, attended by the Kurdistan Region Vice Presidents, the Interior Minister, and a delegation from the Kurdistan Region Presidency, both sides emphasized the significance of strengthening the ties between Iran, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region, based on the principles of good neighborliness, shared interests, and advancing trade and economic relations. Furthermore, they expressed appreciation for the longstanding relationship and historic ties between the Islamic Republic and the Kurdistan Region.

President Raisi conveyed the appreciation of the Islamic Republic towards the Kurdistan Region for its assistance to Iranian pilgrims travelling to the holy shrines in southern Iraq. In return, the President of the Kurdistan Region expressed gratitude to Iran for their support and assistance to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

Both parties also highlighted the importance of ongoing coordination and cooperation among Iran, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region to maintain peace and stability in the region.