Kurdistan Region President, Iraqi National Security Advisor Emphasize Cooperation and Stability
The two leaders also discussed recent developments in the ongoing peace process in Turkey and broader Middle East affairs, emphasizing the need to protect Iraq from being drawn into regional conflicts.

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Iraq’s National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji on Wednesday to discuss the country’s security challenges and regional developments, according to a statement from the Kurdistan Region Presidency.
During the meeting, both officials emphasized the importance of continued coordination among the Iraqi Army, the Peshmerga forces, and other national security institutions to maintain stability and security across Iraq. They reviewed the evolving security landscape and reaffirmed their shared commitment to combating terrorism and preserving national unity.
The two leaders also discussed recent developments in the ongoing peace process in Turkey and broader Middle East affairs, emphasizing the need to protect Iraq from being drawn into regional conflicts. They agreed on the importance of adopting policies that prioritize Iraq’s sovereignty, internal stability, and peaceful foreign relations.
President Barzani and Advisor al-Araji further stressed the need to strengthen cooperation to maintain peace and security along Iraq’s borders.