President Nechirvan Barzani meets with Head of Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization

November 11, 2026

On the first day of his participation in COP31, President Nechirvan Barzani met with Ibrahim Kalın, Head of Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MIT).

The meeting focused on Türkiye's relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, as well as opportunities to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the areas of security and stability. The two sides also emphasized the importance of coordination among Ankara, Baghdad, and Erbil.

On regional developments, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation in addressing shared challenges and safeguarding peace and stability.