ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Monday received Jordan’s new consul general to Erbil, discussing bilateral relations.
“During the meeting, they discussed the longstanding relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Kingdom of Jordan, with both sides emphasizing their willingness and commitment to enhance and expand cooperation across sectors,” read a statement from the Kurdistan Region Presidency.
Barzani and Ziad Batarseh also touched on the November 11 parliamentary elections in Iraq and the current situation in the country, added the statement.
The new Jordanian consul general also visited Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani earlier this month.
“They discussed ways of enhancing relations in trade, environment, healthcare, and agriculture.