King receives PM of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, received Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq Masrour Barzani. 

During the meeting, which took place at Basman Palace and was attended by Prime Minister Omar Razzaz, King Abdullah reaffirmed the strong, brotherly ties between Jordan and Iraq and keenness to enhance them across various sectors, stressing that the Kingdom will continue to stand by Iraq and its people in their efforts towards a prosperous future for their country.

Discussions covered cooperation between Jordan and the Kurdistan Region and ways to expand it, especially in economic sectors, according to a Royal Court statement.

The meeting also touched on efforts to reach political solutions to regional crises, in addition to efforts to fight terrorism within a holistic approach.

Adviser to His Majesty for Communication and Coordination Bisher Al Khasawneh, Adviser to His Majesty for Policies and Media Kamal Al Nasser, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, General Intelligence Department Director Maj. Gen. Ahmad Husni and the accompanying delegation from the government of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq attended the meeting.