On August 17, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) met with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the deepening of bilateral relations between the UAE and the Kurdistan Region, addressing the need for more robust cooperation in different sectors.

Further discussions revolved around the ongoing situation in Iraq and other regional matters of joint interest.

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