Leader Barzani to expand ties between Kurdistan and Switzerland

Shafaq News/ On Monday, the Kurdistan Democratic Party’s
(KDP) leader, Masoud Barzani emphasized efforts to strengthen relations between
the Kurdistan Region and Switzerland across various sectors.

A statement from the KDP leader’s residence in Saladin reported
that “President Masoud Barzani received the Swiss Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Daniel
Hunn, in Saladin resort. During the meeting, President Barzani congratulated
the opening of the Swiss Embassy in Iraq and the start of the new Ambassador’s
duties, wishing him success.”

“The Kurdish people hold a special respect for the Swiss
people and government, expressing hopes to expand bilateral relations,
particularly in economic infrastructure and health,” KDP leader noted.

“For his part, the Swiss Ambassador praised Barzani’s
“historic role” in Iraq and Kurdistan’s political and congratulated him on the
successful Kurdistan parliamentary elections. The Ambassador expressed
satisfaction with the peaceful and orderly conduct of the elections, calling it
a significant achievement for the people of Kurdistan and the democratic process,”
the statement continued.

Concerning the parliamentary elections, Barzani credited the
people of Kurdistan for the stability and effective organization of the
process, and he outlined the legal procedures for the post-election phase.

The discussion also included political developments recent
updates in Iraq and the region.