In the meeting, the two sides discussed Iran’s relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

The top Iranian diplomat recalled the prominent role of late Jalal Talabani as one of the influential Kurdish and Iraqi figures.

Zarif elaborated on Iran’s viewpoints expressed in his meetings with Iraqi authorities in Baghdad.

He said Iran stresses unity and solidarity among all Iraqi factions, parties and ethnic groups in order to build a prosperous, free, strong and independent Iraq, Iran Front Page reported.

The Iranian FM also pointed to the existing potential for the enhancement of Tehran-Baghdad relations and described as positive areas of closer cooperation between Iran and the Kurdistan Region.

Lahur Sheikh Jangi and Bafel Talabani, for their part, referred to Iran’s lofty status in the eyes of the people of the Kurdistan Region, calling for the promotion of mutual cooperation.

They said the PUK and Talabani had a strong relationship with Iran, and that they will never forget Iran’s support for Iraq at different junctures.

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