Iranian President Pezeshkian begins official talks with Kurdistan Prime Minister in Erbil

Last Update: 2024-09-12 10:00:05 - Source: Shafaq News

Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Kurdistan’s PrimeMinister Masrour Barzani received Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

The meeting is expected to cover a range ofsecurity, economic, and political topics amid the current challenges facing theregion.

Earlier today, Pezeshkian was welcomed with anofficial ceremony at Erbil International Airport by President Nechirvan Barzaniand several Kurdish officials. His visit to Erbil follows discussions inBaghdad with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, President AbdulLatif Rashid, and other federal officials.

The visit is Pezeshkian’s first foreign visitsince taking office, with scheduled meetings planned in Erbil and Al-Sulaymaniyahto further enhance ties between Iran and the Kurdistan Region.