President Barzani meets new German, Egyptian Consuls to boost diplomatic and economic ties

Shafaq News/ The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, welcomed the new German Consul General, Albrecht von Wittke, and the new Egyptian Consul General, Mahmoud FaroukYussef, in Erbil.

According to a statement from the presidency, Germany’s Consul congratulated Kurdistan on the successful parliamentary elections, praising the high voter turnout. He also discussed with Kurdistan’s President the steps toward forming the new government.

Both sides highlighted the importance of strengthening relations between Germany, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region, particularly in areas of special significance to the Region. President Barzani expressed “gratitude for Germany's ongoing support for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.”

The meeting also covered relations between Erbil and Baghdad, current regional challenges, and developments in the Middle East.

In a related meeting, Barzani expressed full support to Egypt’s General Consul, Mahmoud Farouk Yussef, for his mission in the Kurdistan Region. The two sides shared a “mutual desire to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields, particularly in trade,” discussing ways to boost trade exchange between the Kurdistan Region and Egypt.

The Kurdistan Region elections and the broader situation in Iraq and the region were also topics of discussion during the meeting.