Sheikh Mohamed, Barzani discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday received Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, who is on a working visit to the UAE.

During the meeting, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed reviewed with Barzani relations between the UAE and the Republic of Iraq, with a particular focus on the Kurdistan Region. 

They discussed ways to strengthen cooperation to serve the shared interests of both countries and support their peoples’ aspirations for sustainable growth and prosperity.

The two sides also exchanged views on a number of topics of mutual interest.

Nechirvan Barzani arrived in Abu Dhabi earlier today, where he was received at Al Bateen Airport by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President, along with a number of senior officials.