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Kurdistan – Barzani and Sheikh Abdullah Strengthen Strategic Cooperation

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and advanced a clear path for stronger cooperation between Kurdistan and the United Arab Emirates. The two leaders continued high-level discussions that followed PM Barzani’s summit with the UAE President, and they moved quickly to align their positions on major regional issues. Both sides emphasized the urgent need for stability across the Middle East, and they highlighted the critical role of deeper political coordination.

PM Barzani outlined Kurdistan’s security priorities, and he stressed the importance of joint action against groups that threaten regional peace. Sheikh Abdullah welcomed this approach and expressed the UAE’s readiness to reinforce cooperation in intelligence, counterterrorism, and strategic planning. Their conversation also covered emerging regional challenges, and both leaders agreed that coordinated diplomatic engagement strengthens long-term security.

The meeting then shifted to economic and bilateral matters, and PM Barzani encouraged new investment partnerships. Sheikh Abdullah praised the Kurdistan Region’s reforms and progress, and he confirmed the UAE’s interest in expanding trade, energy cooperation, and private-sector initiatives. Both leaders also considered new opportunities in technology, infrastructure, and development projects that support mutual growth.

Furthermore, they agreed to maintain continuous dialogue to ensure sustained alignment. Their meeting marked another important step in deepening trust and cooperation between Erbil and Abu Dhabi, and it reinforced a shared vision for stability and prosperity in the region.

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