PM Barzani, Ali Babacan Discuss Kurdistan Region-Türkiye Ties, Political Dialogue
The two sides further reaffirmed their support for the peace process in Türkiye.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Tuesday welcomed Ali Babacan, leader of Türkiye's Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA), and his accompanying delegation, with discussions focusing on bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and political developments, according to a statement from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
During the meeting, both sides stressed the importance of strengthening relations between the Kurdistan Region and Türkiye across various fields, particularly trade and economic cooperation.
They also highlighted the significance of implementing the Development Road Project, which aims to connect Gulf countries, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region with Türkiye and Europe through an integrated railway network.
The two sides further reaffirmed their support for the peace process in Türkiye.
Discussions also addressed efforts to reactivate the Kurdistan Region Parliament. Both parties welcomed President Masoud Barzani's initiative calling for an end to the Kurdistan Region's political crisis and the formation of a broad-based government.
Babacan founded Türkiye's Democracy and Progress Party, commonly known as DEVA, on March 9, 2020. He previously served as Türkiye's economy minister under the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).