KDP President Barzani, Egyptian Consul General discuss regional development, recent election
The diplomat praised Kurdistan's culture of coexistence and peace-loving nature, while acknowledging President Barzani's historic role in preserving and deepening these values.
Nov. 19, 2024
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - President Masoud Barzani received Egyptian Consul General Mahmoud Farouk Youssef Amer in Pirmam on Tuesday, discussing recent political developments and bilateral relations.
During the meeting, the Egyptian Consul General congratulated President Barzani on the successful parliamentary elections in Kurdistan, highlighting the high voter turnout and peaceful electoral process as significant achievements that demonstrate the region's political maturity and prominent position within Iraq and the broader region.
The diplomat praised Kurdistan's culture of coexistence and peace-loving nature, while acknowledging President Barzani's historic role in preserving and deepening these values.
President Barzani characterized the relationship between the Kurdish and Egyptian peoples as "historic, friendly, and influential." He emphasized the importance of strengthening the culture of coexistence and peace as "the only path to ending the suffering of the region's peoples," while reflecting on the Kurdish people's history of struggle and sacrifice.
The meeting also addressed Iraq's political situation, Kurdistan Region-Federal Government relations, and the recent visit of Iraq's Prime Minister to Kurdistan, which was viewed as an important step toward coordination and problem-solving between Erbil and Baghdad.
Egypt maintains strong diplomatic relations with both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region through its consulate in Erbil.
The relationship between Egypt and Kurdistan has historically been positive, with Egypt playing a constructive role in supporting stability in Iraq. The timing of this meeting is particularly significant following the Kurdish parliamentary elections and amid ongoing discussions about Kurdish-Arab relations in Iraq.
The Egyptian diplomat's presence and comments about the elections reflect the international community's interest in Kurdistan's democratic processes and regional stability.
