The two discussed issues of bilateral concern, according to a readout of the meeting.
According to Sharpress Barzani stated in the meeting that he considers the Kurdish region as to be a part of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Erbil won't allow the soil of the region to be used against Iran.
During the meeting, attended by Kurdistan Region Speaker of Parliament, Ms. Rewaz Fayeq and the accompanying delegation, the Kurdistan Region and Iraq’s relations with Iran were highlighted. Discussions also focused on the developments in Iraq, the Kurdistan Region and Iran, peace and stability and areas of mutual cooperation.
A statement issued by the Presidency of the Region said that the two sides commended the historical relations between the Kurdistan Region and Iran, and reaffirmed the need to strengthen relations, particularly in areas of trade and commerce, and preserving regional peace and stability.
Yesterday, Barzani had arrived in Tehran heading a delegation that includes the head of the Region's Presidency office, the Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, the Minister of Culture and Youth, and the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs.
Barzani attended the swearing-in seated next to Chief of Staff of Iran’s armed forces Mohammad Bagheri and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salami.
On Friday, after meeting with Raisi, Barzani also met with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
The Kurdistan Region and Iran enjoy close political and economic ties across their shared border.
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