President Barzani Receives Iranian Delegation, Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Governor Rahmani expressed appreciation for the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) efforts in facilitating the entry of Iranian pilgrims into Iraq through the Haj Omran border crossing.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — President Masoud Barzani on Monday received a delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by Reza Rahmani, Governor of Iran’s West Azerbaijan Province, at his headquarters in Pirmam, Erbil.
During the meeting, Governor Rahmani conveyed special greetings from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to President Barzani and expressed appreciation for the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) efforts in facilitating the entry of Iranian pilgrims into Iraq through the Haj Omran border crossing.
The two sides also reaffirmed the deep historical ties and longstanding friendship between the Kurdistan Region and Iran. Discussions focused on ways to enhance bilateral economic cooperation and boost cross-border trade activity between the two neighbors.
Earlier in the day, the same Iranian delegation met with Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Erbil, where both sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in the fields of trade and tourism. The Iranian officials expressed gratitude for the Kurdistan Regional Government’s continued cooperation and support in facilitating the movement of Iranian pilgrims to religious sites across Iraq.
