Shafaq News/ On Monday, Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani stressedthe importance of strengthening relations with Italy and Russia during separatemeetings on Monday with the ambassadors of both countries to Iraq.
In a statement, Barzani and Italy's new Ambassador to Iraq, Niccolò'Fontana, discussed ways to enhance bilateral ties and reviewed the latestdevelopments in Iraq and the broader region.
Barzani also reiterated the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG)support for efforts aimed at ensuring the success of the ambassador’s mission.
In turn, Fontana expressed Italy’s commitment to deepening itsrelationship with the Kurdistan Region in various fields.
In a second meeting, Barzani hosted Russia’s Ambassador to Iraq, ElbrusKutrashev, who offered congratulations on the successful Kurdistan Parliamentelections and the announcement of their results.
The two also discussed “the growing need for stronger ties betweenRussia and the Kurdistan Region and addressed the ongoing crisis in Syria.”