President Nechirvan Barzani Receives Greek Ambassador to Iraq

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, 30 September 2019
President Nechirvan Barzani met with Greek Ambassador to Iraq, Leonidas Kontovounesios to discuss political developments with the Kurdistan Region.

President Barzani highlighted the improved relations between Erbil-Baghdad, including bilateral support for foreign investment opportunities for both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. He also emphasized Kurdistan’s private sector as an important channel to build relations with Greece and extended his supportto Greek investors interested in investing in the Kurdistan Region.

In the meeting, President Barzani conveyed his appreciation to the Consulate General of Greece in Erbil for their role in strengthening bilateral ties and expressed Kurdistan Regions readiness in furthering these relations. In return, Ambassador Kontovounesios reaffirmed his country’s desire for stronger relations with the Kurdistan Region.

Both sides discussed the anticipated visit of the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. They also highlighted the importance of establishing direct flights between Erbil and Athens.