Erbil: The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, engaged in discussions with Mohammed Hassan, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the UNAMI Mission in Iraq, to highlight the significance of addressing contentious issues between the federal and regional governments through dialogue and understanding.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Presidency of the Region issued a statement detailing that the meeting covered the political process and the general situation in both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. It also focused on the relations between Erbil and Baghdad and the efforts made to find solutions to the outstanding problems between the two sides.

Both parties stressed the importance of addressing contentious issues between the federal and regional governments through dialogue and understanding. They agreed that resolving these issues is crucial for maintaining stability and security in the country and contributes to achieving progress.

Furthermore, the discussions included the latest developments in the Middle East, which was another focal point, as per the statement.