President Nechirvan Barzani meets with the Secretary-General of the Arab League

April 18, 2026

President Nechirvan Barzani met with Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

During the meeting, the latest political and security developments in Iraq and the wider region were discussed, along with relations between the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and Arab countries.

Both sides stressed the importance of maintaining stability and working jointly to prevent the escalation of crises in the Middle East.

The impact and consequences of the war on countries in the region were also a key topic of discussion.