Kurdistan Region PM Barzani Discusses Regional Issues with Iranian VP Zarif at WEF

"The meeting focused on enhancing relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as the broader political landscape in Iraq and the region, particularly Syria."

Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani, in meeting with Mohammad Javad Zarif, Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Strategic Affairs, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani, in meeting with Mohammad Javad Zarif, Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Strategic Affairs, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Jan. 22, 2025

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Mohammad Javad Zarif, Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Strategic Affairs, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

"The meeting focused on enhancing relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as the broader political landscape in Iraq and the region, particularly Syria," according to a statement published on the official website of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).

The statement also highlighted discussions on resolving ongoing issues between the Kurdistan Region and the Iraqi federal government, emphasizing the need to ensure the constitutional rights and financial entitlements of the Kurdistan Region.

The Kurdistan Region has maintained complex relations with neighboring Iran, balancing between economic partnerships and political challenges. The region’s strategic importance as an autonomous entity within Iraq allows it to play a pivotal role in Middle Eastern geopolitics. 

Meetings like these at international forums such as the WEF are crucial for discussing mutual interests, resolving disputes, and promoting regional stability. These discussions are particularly significant in the context of the ongoing conflicts in Syria and the internal political dynamics of Iraq, which have direct implications for the security and economic well-being of the Kurdistan Region.