Iraqi KDP Leader's meeting with Iran envoy deemed as important

TEHRAN(defapress)- The office of Iraqi Kurdistan Democratic Party leader Masoud Barzani says his meeting with Iran Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi will serve as an important step towards development of Kurdistan Region’s relations with Iran.

News ID: 75772

Date: 22 February 2019 - 14:59

Iraqi Kurdistan Democrat Party leader Masoud Barzani's office said in the meeting, the two sides emphasized further development of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The political process in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, government formation in the region and the parliamentary session of the region were among other issues discussed in the meeting.

Barzani's office stated that Barzani's recent visit to Baghdad was positive and worthwhile.

Increase in volume of cooperation between Erbil and Baghdad and development of bilateral relations were the subjects highlighted in the meeting discussions.

Iraj Masjedi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Baghdad met and conferred with Masoud Barzani, leader of the Democratic Party of Iraqi Kurdistan and other Region’s officials on Thursday.

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