
July 3, 2025
President Nechirvan Barzani received the departing Finnish Ambassador to Iraq, Ms. Anu Saarela.
During the meeting, President Nechirvan Barzani expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Saarela for her contributions to enhancing the relationship between her country and Iraq, and extended his best wishes for success in her new role. He also reaffirmed the Kurdistan Region’s commitment to deepening ties and collaboration with Finland.
Ms. Saarela expressed her appreciation for the cooperation of the relevant parties in the Kurdistan Region with her and her team throughout her tenure. She emphasized that her country values its relationships and is eager to strengthen cooperation with both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region across various sectors.
The two parties also discussed relations between Erbil and Baghdad, as well as the participation of women in the Kurdistan Region.