President Barzani Discusses Latest Developments in Syria with the Vatican Secretary of State
ARK News.. President Masoud Barzani held talks with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, on the challenges facing the future of the region, particularly in Syria, as well as the political situation and latest developments in Iraq and the wider region.
The meeting took place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, as part of President Barzani’s visit to the Vatican.
During the meeting, the Vatican Secretary of State welcomed President Barzani and commended his role in promoting a culture of coexistence and in consolidating stability and security in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, which has enabled citizens to live in an atmosphere of peace and reassurance.
Bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Vatican were also discussed as a key topic of the meeting.
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