Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (DFR.GOV.KRD) – Minister Safeen Dizayee, Head of the KRG’s Department of Foreign Relations (DFR) on Sunday met with Mr Mehdi Shushtari, newly appointed Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Slemani.

Minister Dizayee congratulated him and assured him of DFR’s full support, as well as wished him success in his new post.

During the meeting, Minister Dizayee and Mr Shushtari discussed the latest developments in the region and ways to enhance bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The newly-appointed Consul General expressed his optimism about his new position and work in the Region, while also wished to play an effective role in strengthening relations between the two countries across many issues.