President Barzani: The People of Kurdistan Have Always Held a Positive and Friendly View Toward the UAE
ARK News.. President Masoud Barzani received the newly appointed Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Erbil, Ahmed Hassan Suleiman Al-Shehhi, on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Salahuddin Resort.
During the meeting, the UAE Consul General conveyed the greetings and appreciation of the Emirati leadership to President Barzani and congratulated him on the successful conduct of the elections.
He expressed hope that the election results would serve the interests of the Iraqi people and praised the progress and development taking place in the Kurdistan Region. The consul also conveyed the UAE’s desire to strengthen cooperation with the region in the fields of economy, trade, information technology,
agriculture, and other sectors.
President Barzani warmly welcomed the new Consul General and wished him success in his duties. He affirmed that the people of Kurdistan have always held a positive and friendly attitude toward the United Arab Emirates and look forward to further strengthening bilateral relations.
The meeting also touched on the broader political situation in Iraq and the region.
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