Barzani, Sudani Hold Key Talks in Baghdad to Advance Erbil-Baghdad Cooperation
"The discussion focused on fostering stronger ties between Erbil and Baghdad, emphasizing the importance of enhanced cooperation and mutual understanding," according to a statement from the Kurdistan Region Presidency.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani in Baghdad on Saturday, on the sidelines of the Arab Cooperation Conference. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties between Erbil and Baghdad and promote deeper coordination across various sectors.
During the meeting, President Barzani congratulated Prime Minister Sudani on successfully hosting the Arab Cooperation Conference and expressed appreciation for the formal invitation to participate in the event.
"The discussion focused on fostering stronger ties between Erbil and Baghdad, emphasizing the importance of enhanced cooperation and mutual understanding," according to a statement from the Kurdistan Region Presidency.
On the margins of the summit, President Barzani also held brief encounters with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and several top Arab leaders and officials, including representatives from countries such as Egypt and Syria. These engagements underscore the Region’s continued efforts to build strategic relations within the Arab world and affirm its role as a stabilizing force in Iraq and the wider region.
