PM Barzani, UAE President Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments
The two leaders underlined their commitment to further strengthening the friendly relations between the Kurdistan Region and the UAE, concentrating on expanding bilateral cooperation and coordination across various sectors.

Jan. 19, 2025
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region and the UAE President underscore strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation during their meeting in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Kurdistan Region’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, in the capital city of Abu Dhabi.
According to a statement from the Kurdistan Regional Government, the meeting included discussions on the latest developments and changes in Iraq and the broader region.
The two leaders underlined their commitment to further strengthening the friendly relations between the Kurdistan Region and the UAE, concentrating on expanding bilateral cooperation and coordination across various sectors.
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani also expressed his satisfaction with the meeting through a post on the social media platform X, stressing the positive nature of the diplomatic engagement.
I’m pleased to see my brother HH Sheikh @MohamedBinZayed in Abu Dhabi.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) January 19, 2025
We discussed our strong bilateral ties and developments in the region. pic.twitter.com/ePCoxReV5R
The meeting signifies a continuance of diplomatic efforts between the Kurdistan Region and the UAE, strengthening their mutual interest in developing stronger bilateral ties and collaborative initiatives across multiple domains.