Kurdistan PM, Iranian official discuss strengthening economic ties

The officials discussed enhancing cooperation between Erbil and Tehran on various issues, particularly regarding economic relations, trade, and investment opportunities.

Kurdistan Region’s Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani (Right), with Mahdi Safari, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy, Nov. 8, 2021. (Photo: KRG)
Kurdistan Region’s Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani (Right), with Mahdi Safari, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy, Nov. 8, 2021. (Photo: KRG)

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mahdi Safari on Monday.

With Iranian Consul in Erbil Nasrollah Rashnoudi in attendance, the officials discussed enhancing cooperation between Erbil and Tehran on various issues, particularly regarding economic relations, trade, and investment opportunities, a Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) statement said.

They also reviewed the latest developments in the region, Iraq-Kurdistan Region ties, and a range of other issues of common interest, the statement concluded.

Photo: KRG