Politics

Kurdistan Region PM receives Jordanian parliament speaker

Speaker Abdel Moneim al-Awdat highlighted the strong ties between his country and the Kurdistan Region.

2021-09-05 23:20

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (Right) during a meeting with Speaker of the Jordanian Parliament Abdel Moneim al-Awdat, Spt. 5, 2021. (Photo: KRG)

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ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Sunday received the Parliament Speaker of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Abdel Moneim al-Awdat, and an accompanying delegation.

The Jordanian official highlighted the strong ties between his country and the Kurdistan Region, a statement from Barzani's office said.

He also praised the reconstruction and development efforts in the region and said that "it should be a model for the rest of Iraq," the statement added.

From his end, Prime Minister Barzani thanked King Abdullah II and Jordan for their continued support of the people of Kurdistan, especially in the war against ISIS.

The two officials affirmed the importance of a firm commitment to strengthening Erbil-Amman relations and furthering trade and investment.

Leading a Jordanian parliamentary delegation, Speaker Awdat arrived in Erbil early Sunday and met top lawmakers in the Kurdistan Region.

Jordanian parliament speaker introduces his delegation members to Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, Sept. 5, 2021. (Photo: KRG)

KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (left) greets Jordanian Parliament Speaker in capital Erbil, Spt. 5, 2021. (Photo: KRG)

KRG PM Masrour Barzani introduces members of his cabinet to Jordanian Parliament Speaker Abdel Moneim al-Awdat in capital Erbil, Spt. 5, 2021. (Photo: KRG)

KRG PM Masrour Barzani (right) is pictured while welcoming Jordanian Parliament Speaker Abdel Moneim al-Awdat in capital Erbil, Spt. 5, 2021. (Photo: KRG)

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