Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani meets with the President of Iraq

2024-05-11T20:15:58.000000Z
Internal relations News
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, May 11, 2024

President Nechirvan Barzani held a meeting today in Erbil with Dr. Abdullatif Jamal Rashid, the President of the Federal Republic of Iraq.

The meeting, attended by the Vice Presidents and Kurdistan Region officials, centered around the prevailing situation in Iraq and the wider region, emphasizing the imperative of upholding security and stability and resolving the outstanding issues between Erbil and Baghdad.

President Rashid expressed his dedication to strengthening the relationship between the Federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government, as well as addressing the concerns of farmers in the Kurdistan Region with regards to the Iraqi Government.

In turn, the Kurdistan Region President emphasized the significance of concerted efforts to maintain peace and stability and surmount the problems between Erbil and Baghdad. The President also provided an overview of his recent visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran and the relations between Iraq, the Kurdistan Region, and Iran.

Furthermore, the meeting delved into the relations between Iraq and the Kurdistan Region with neighboring countries, the wider region, and with the international community.