King receives president of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

By JT - Apr 27,2025 - Last updated at Apr 27,2025

His Majesty King Abdullah meets on Sunday with President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani at Al Husseiniya Palace. The meeting covered the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and Iraq, and ways to enhance cooperation with the Kurdistan Region in various sectors (Photo courtesy of Royal Court)

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah received President of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq Nechirvan Barzani on Sunday at Al Husseiniya Palace.

The meeting, attended by HRH Prince Ali, the escort of honour, touched on the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and Iraq, as well as ways to enhance cooperation with the Kurdistan Region across various sectors, according to a Royal Court statement.

His Majesty urged stepping up international and regional efforts to achieve comprehensive calm, in order to enhance security and stability, the statement said.

The meeting also covered the latest regional developments, particularly in Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, and Lebanon.

For his part, President Barzani expressed appreciation of Jordan’s support for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, according to the statement.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Iraq’s Ambassador to Jordan Omer Berzinji, and President Barzani’saccompanying delegation attended the meeting.

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