Masrour Barzani met with Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations, Iraq’s political situation, and broader regional developments.
The meeting took place at Dolmabahce Palace and focused on strengthening cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and Turkey across several sectors.
During the talks, both sides reviewed the latest political developments in Iraq. They exchanged views on the ongoing efforts to form a new federal government in Baghdad and stressed the importance of maintaining stability during the political transition.
Prime Minister Barzani and President Erdogan also discussed relations between Erbil and Ankara. They emphasized the importance of expanding economic cooperation, trade, and investment between the Kurdistan Region and Turkey.
In addition, the meeting addressed wider regional developments and security challenges. Both leaders stressed the importance of dialogue and coordination to preserve regional stability and prevent further escalation.
The discussions also highlighted the strategic relationship between the Kurdistan Region and Turkey. Officials from both sides reaffirmed support for continued cooperation in political, economic, and security fields.
Furthermore, the two leaders reviewed opportunities to strengthen infrastructure and energy cooperation. They emphasized the importance of maintaining strong regional partnerships during a period of ongoing political and economic challenges.
The meeting reflects continuing diplomatic engagement between the Kurdistan Region and Turkey. It also comes amid intensified regional consultations regarding Iraq’s political process and broader Middle East developments.