President Nechirvan Barzani and Turkish Foreign Minister discuss bilateral relations

October 9, 2025

President Nechirvan Barzani met with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara during his official visit to Türkiye today.

Their discussions focused on the shared commitment to enhancing relations between Türkiye, Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, as well as exploring ways to broaden their areas of cooperation.

The meeting addressed the water issue between Türkiye and Iraq. President Nechirvan Barzani highlighted the importance of coordination between the two countries to ensure that water management fulfills the needs of both countries.

The meeting further covered the regional developments and other topics of mutual interest.