Syrian President Al-Sharaa Hosts Barzani in Damascus for Economic, Regional Coordination Talks

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met today with Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, at the People’s Palace in Damascus. Foreign Minister and Minister of Expatriates Asaad al-Shibani attended the meeting.

Economic cooperation and regional coordination priorities

The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to advance them across all domains. Emphasis was placed on strengthening economic cooperation and broadening the scope of joint coordination to serve mutual interests.

Regional and international developments

Barzani and al-Sharaa also exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments. They addressed several issues of shared concern and reaffirmed the importance of enhancing regional cooperation and supporting efforts aimed at consolidating security and stability in the region.

Continuation of political consultations

This meeting forms part of ongoing political consultations between Damascus and Erbil. It seeks to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation in line with regional transformations and to reinforce ties between the two sides.