At the meeting on Monday, Araguchi expressed his joy in Barzani’s visit to Tehran and participating in the forum, highlighting the positive and growing relationship between Iran and Iraq’s Kurdistan region.
The Foreign Minister mentioned President Masuud Pezeshkian’s visit to Iraq and the Kurdistan region. The Kurdistan region marked his first foreign trip since taking office, saying the president had held fruitful negotiations with senior Iraqi officials and Kurdish officials.
Araguchi also reaffirmed that Iran is committed to strengthening relations between both Baghdad and the Kurdistan region and with both the various sectors of interest.
In response, Barzani expressed his gratitude for his warm welcome in Tehran and acknowledged his continued support and cooperation with Iran’s Iraq and the Kurdistan region.
He said senior officials in the Kurdistan region are dedicated to moving forward with the implementation of the agreements established during President Pezeshkian’s visit to Iraq.
The two staff also discussed issues of mutual interest and important regional and international developments.
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