Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani meets with the Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

2024-05-07T16:33:10.000000Z
International relations News
Tehran, Iran, May 7, 2024

During his official visit to Tehran, President Nechirvan Barzani held a meeting with the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, General Hossein Salami, in Tehran on Tuesday afternoon.

Their discussions mainly focused on Iran's relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, with a particular focus on the security issues. Both parties emphasized the significance of enhancing cooperation and coordination between the relevant entities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region to uphold security and stability along the borders and effectively address security challenges.

They also exchanged views on the implications of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East on regional stability. It was mutually agreed that collective efforts are essential to preserve stability and prevent any further escalation of tensions.

Additionally, the meeting touched upon security and military collaboration between Erbil and Baghdad, joint efforts on combating terrorism, as well as other matters of mutual concern.