President Nechirvan Barzani and UN Secretary-General emphasize the importance of peace

November 11, 2026

On the sidelines of COP31, President Nechirvan Barzani met with António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and discussed several matters of mutual interest.

Their discussion covered the overall situation in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, relations between Erbil and Baghdad, and regional developments.

Both sides emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the region and resolving disputes and disagreements through peaceful means.