The political and economic situation of the Kurdistan Region and Iraq was discussed in the meeting, with Masjedi stressing on the legal right of the people of the region and the end to disputes between Erbil, the capital of the region and the Iraqi government in Baghdad.

Barham Salih, for his side, pointed to Iran’s support to the region and its people in hard times, underlining the common interests of the tow sides as two neighbors and historical friends.

He also called for expansion of ties between Erbil and Tehran and expressed his hope for the end of tensions with Baghdad.

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