PM Barzani discusses 'latest developments in Iraq and the region' with Turkish President Erdogan
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Friday and discussed the latest developments in Iraq and the region, according to an official statement.
The two leaders emphasized the importance of increasing "cooperation opportunities" for the sake of the region's stability and security as they discussed the latest developments in Iraq and the Middle East, according to a statement from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
They also expressed their willingness to "foster coordination and bilateral ties" in all fields, particularly in the economic and trade sectors, based on mutual interest, the statement added.
"I'm pleased to be back in Turkey," Barzani tweeted, adding that the agenda of his official visit is discussing bilateral relations between Turkey and the Kurdistan Region and the latest developments in the region.
I’m pleased to be back in Turkey. On the agenda:
— Masrour Barzani (@masrour_barzani) April 15, 2022
— Bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Turkey
— Latest developments in Iraq and the region
In another tweet, the prime minister also said that he “had a productive exchange” with Erdogan “on regional developments and the potential of our bilateral relations.”
“”We explored new opportunities to increase bilateral trade and investment,” he added.
I had a productive exchange with President @RTErdogan on regional developments and the potential of our bilateral relations.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrour_barzani) April 15, 2022
We explored new opportunities to increase bilateral trade and investment. pic.twitter.com/ec93kcYqHA
This is Barzani's second visit to Turkey since he became the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region in July 2019.
Turkey and Kurdistan Region have close business, economic, and energy ties as well as cordial political relations.