Nechirvan Barzani and Ahmad al-Sharaa Discuss Regional Issues and Kurdish Rights in Syria.

Nechirvan Barzani and Ahmad al-Sharaa Discuss Regional Issues and Kurdish Rights in Syria.

Nov 11 2026

ARK News.. Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday, November 11, on the sidelines of the COP31 climate summit in the Turkish city of Antalya.

The two leaders discussed relations between Syria, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region, as well as ways to strengthen and expand coordination and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Addressing the regional situation, they stressed the importance of dialogue and peaceful and diplomatic means to resolve problems and complex issues.

The situation of Kurds in Syria was also discussed. President Nechirvan Barzani underscored the importance of safeguarding Kurdish rights and ensuring their protection in the Syrian constitution.

Barzani also expressed hope that President al-Sharaa would visit Baghdad and Erbil in the near future.

The two leaders further discussed a number of other issues of mutual interest.

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