Erbil, Kurdistan Region, February 13, 2023

President Nechirvan Barzani received a delegation from the People’s Republic of China headed by Mr. Zhu Rui, the Assistant Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

At the meeting attended by the Chinese Ambassador to Baghdad and officials at the Consulate General of China in Erbil, China’s relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, the situation in Iraq, the challenges facing the relations between Erbil and Baghdad, and discussions to resolve their pending issues were highlighted.

It was emphasized that both sides attach great importance to the bilateral relations of China with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and expressed their readiness to expand cooperation between the two countries, especially in the fields of trade and culture. They also discussed the works and projects of Chinese companies in Iraq.

Regarding the issues between Erbil and Baghdad, President Nechirvan Barzani stressed that the implementation of the federal system in Iraq and the resolution of issues on the basis of the Constitution will lead to stability and further economic development. The President also reiterated that the Kurdistan Region looks forward to benefiting from the projects carried out by China in Iraq.

The two sides also discussed the relations between Iraq and the Kurdistan Region with the neighboring and regional countries, the fight against terrorism and the latest developments in the wider region.

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