King receives president of Kurdistan Region in Iraq

By JT - Jun 23,2021 - Last updated at Jun 23,2021

His Majesty King Abdullah receives President of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq Nechirvan Barzani at Al Husseiniya Palace on Wednesday (Photo courtesy of Royal Court)

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah received President of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq Nechirvan Barzani on Wednesday at Al Husseiniya Palace.

At the meeting, attended by HRH Prince Feisal, King Abdullah and President Barzani discussed bilateral ties, expressing keenness to enhance them across various sectors, according to a Royal Court statement.

The latest developments in Iraq and the region were also discussed, with His Majesty reiterating Jordan’s support for Iraq and its people.

The King reaffirmed the importance of concerted regional and international efforts in combating terrorism, within a holistic approach, to bolster regional and global security and stability.

The meeting also covered the economic ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

For his part, President Barzani expressed appreciation of Jordan’s continued support, voicing readiness to expand cooperation across all areas of mutual concern.

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