PM Masrour Barzani, Russian Ambassador discuss strengthening ties, upcoming elections
During the meeting, emphasis was placed on ensuring that the election process takes place in a peaceful and fair atmosphere. The importance of preventing any violations during the electoral period was strongly reiterated.

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The Kurdistan Region’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Russian Ambassador to Iraq, Elbrus Kutrashev, on Monday to discuss key issues, including the development of relations between the Kurdistan Region and Russia, as well as the latest regional and Iraqi developments.
A statement issued by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) detailed the exchange, highlighting both sides' commitment to enhancing bilateral relations. The conversation also covered significant matters such as the upcoming Kurdistan parliamentary elections.
During the meeting, emphasis was placed on ensuring that the election process takes place in a peaceful and fair atmosphere. The importance of preventing any violations during the electoral period was strongly reiterated.
In addition to election preparations, PM Barzani and Kutrashev discussed the ongoing issues between the Kurdistan Region and Iraq's federal government.
Both parties stressed the necessity of resolving these matters while upholding the constitutional rights of the Kurdistan Region.