Kurdistan Region-Italy relations

Rezan Hama Salih, the KRG's representative in Italy, speaking to Kurdistan24, Oct. 16, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

KRG Representative Highlights Historic Ties Between Kurdistan Region and Vatican

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during his meeting with Italian Ambassador to Iraq Niccolò Fontana, Sept. 16, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

Kurdistan

PM Barzani, Italian Envoy Discuss Peshmerga Support, KRG Budget Share

The spokesperson for the Presidency of the Kurdistan Region, Dilshad Shahab, speaking at the presser, May 18, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Italy, Vatican Reaffirm Support for Peshmerga and Stability in Kurdistan Region, Presidency Spokesperson Says

Lieutenant General Issa Ozer, Chief of Staff of the KRG's Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs (right) shaking hands with General Luciano Portolano, Chief of Staff of the Italian Army, Dec. 23, 2025. (Photo: KRG)

Kurdistan

Italian Army Chief of Defense Visits Erbil, Reaffirms Support for Peshmerga Reforms

Italian Ambassador to Iraq Niccolò Fontana speaking to Kurdistan24, Oct. 7, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Italian Ambassador: Stability Makes Kurdistan Region an Attractive Partner for Investment

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during his meeting with Italian Ambassador to Iraq Niccolò Fontana, Oct. 7, 2025. (Photo: KRG)

Kurdistan

PM Barzani, Italian Ambassador Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties