Barzani Welcomes UNAMI Chief, Discusses Regional Developments and Erbil-Baghdad Dialogue
The meeting also touched on the current state of relations between Erbil and Baghdad, as well as the importance of continuing dialogue between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi federal government to reach sustainable solutions.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — President Masoud Barzani on Thursday welcomed Mohamed El Hassan, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), during a meeting held in Pirmam, Erbil.
They discussed recent regional developments and transformations and their impact on broader stability across the Middle East. The meeting also touched on the current state of relations between Erbil and Baghdad, as well as the importance of continuing dialogue between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi federal government to reach sustainable solutions.
UNAMI’s operations and activities across Iraq and the Kurdistan Region were also among the key topics discussed during the meeting.
President Masoud Barzani remains one of the most influential political figures not only in the Kurdistan Region but across Iraq and the wider Middle East. Renowned for his wisdom, moderation, and decades-long leadership, Barzani has played a pivotal role in mediating and resolving numerous political conflicts, both within Iraq and beyond its borders.
His ability to bring opposing sides to the table and foster dialogue has made him a trusted statesman among diverse political actors. As a result, diplomatic missions and international organizations regularly seek meetings with him to consult on the most pressing political developments and strategic shifts in Iraq and the broader region. His insights continue to shape policy discussions and peace initiatives, reinforcing his status as a key pillar of regional stability and diplomacy.
