President Sheikh Mohamed meets Prime Minister of Iraq's Kurdistan Region in Abu Dhabi


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President Sheikh Mohamed on Friday held talks with Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as part of his working visit to the UAE.

The two leaders reviewed the close ties between the Emirates and Iraq, particularly with the Kurdistan Region, and explored ways to further strengthen and expand co-operation during the meeting at Qasr Al Shati, in Abu Dhabi.

The two sides also exchanged views on a number of issues of shared interest, emphasising the importance of promoting peace and stability in the region for the benefit of all its countries. Mr Barzani had on Thursday met Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, as part of his UAE trip.

  • President Sheikh Mohamed with Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of Kurdistan. All Photos: Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed with Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of Kurdistan. All Photos: Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Members of the UAE leadership at Al Shati Palace
    Members of the UAE leadership at Al Shati Palace
  • Discussions between the two delegations at Al Shati Palace
    Discussions between the two delegations at Al Shati Palace
  • Members of the UAE leadership during the meeting
    Members of the UAE leadership during the meeting
  • Members of the UAE leadership with members of the Kurdistan Regional Government
    Members of the UAE leadership with members of the Kurdistan Regional Government
  • Members of the leadership of the Kurdistan Regional Government during the meeting at Al Shati Palace
    Members of the leadership of the Kurdistan Regional Government during the meeting at Al Shati Palace

“We underscored the importance of further strengthening the friendship and co-ordination between the Kurdistan Region and the UAE,” Mr Barzani said on X, of the meeting with Sheikh Saif. “We also exchanged views on developments and the situation in Iraq and the region.”

Updated: December 06, 2025, 5:42 AM