President Barzani: The people of Kurdistan have special respect for the people and government of Switzerland
ARK News.. The Swiss Ambassador to Iraq praised President Barzani's historic role in the political process in Iraq and Kurdistan, and congratulated him on the success of the Kurdistan Parliament elections.
President Masoud Barzani received, on Monday, October 28, 2024, Mr. Daniel Hone, His Excellency the Swiss Ambassador to Iraq, in the Saladin resort.
The Barzani’s headquarters said that during the meeting, President Barzani congratulated the opening of the Swiss Embassy in Iraq and the new ambassador's assumption of his duties, wishing him success, and stressed that the people of Kurdistan have special respect for the people and government of Switzerland.
The headquarters added that President Barzani expressed his hope to expand relations between the two sides in various aspects, especially in the fields of economic infrastructure and health.
For his part, the Swiss Ambassador to Iraq praised during the meeting the historic role of President Barzani in the political process in Iraq and Kurdistan, and congratulated him on the success of the Kurdistan Parliament elections.
He also expressed his happiness that the elections were held in a calm and peaceful atmosphere and considered it a great success for the people of Kurdistan and the democratic process.
Regarding the Kurdistan Parliament elections as well, President Barzani attributed the credit for achieving stability and the successful organization of the process to the people of Kurdistan, and he also provided an overview of the legal steps for the post-election phase.
Finally, the political situation in Iraq and the region, and the latest regional developments, were other topics of the meeting.
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