KRG officials urge Iranian President for peace, stability in the region

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (K24) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Erbil on Thursday morning, where he was welcomed by Kurdistan Region's President Nechirvan Barzani at Erbil International Airport.

This marks Pezeshkian’s first official visit to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region since assuming the presidency in July.

In a series of high-level meetings, President Pezeshkian held discussions with Kurdistan Region's President Nechirvan Barzani and Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, focusing on strengthening historical, economic, trade, and cultural ties between the two sides.

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Later, he held a separate meeting with President Masoud Barzani, where they delved deeper into matters of mutual interest.

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A senior source told Kurdistan24 that the discussions highlighted the importance of peace and stability in the region, with the KRG leaders expressing their desire to maintain and enhance cooperation with Iran in these areas. 

President Pezeshkian’s visit to the Kurdistan Region followed his arrival in Baghdad on Wednesday, where he met with Iraqi President Latif Rasheed, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, and other top Iraqi officials to discuss broader bilateral relations.

This visit comes in the wake of a planned trip by the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, which was canceled following his death in a helicopter crash.

The Kurdistan Region and Iran share a long border, with three official border crossings and several unofficial ones, facilitating strong trade relations.

Both sides are keen on further developing these ties to boost economic cooperation and ensure long-term regional stability.