Erbil: Leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, arrived in Erbil this morning. Al-Maliki was received at the airport by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and a number of officials.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, during the visit, Maliki will meet with Kurdistan Democratic Party leader Masoud Barzani. The discussions are expected to focus on the political situation and developments on both local and regional levels.