President Masoud Barzani receives Ambassador of Switzerland to Iraq

President Masoud Barzani received, on Monday, October 28, 2024, in the Salahaddin Resort, Ambassador Daniel Hunn, Swiss Ambassador to Iraq.

During the meeting, President Barzani congratulated the opening of the Swiss Embassy in Iraq and the new ambassador assuming his duties, wishing him success, and stressed that the People of Kurdistan have special respect for the people and government of Switzerland. President Barzani also expressed his hope to expand relations between the two sides in various aspects, especially in the fields of economy, infrastructure and health.

For his part, the Swiss Ambassador to Iraq praised the historic role of President Barzani in the political process in Iraq and Kurdistan, and congratulated him on the success of the Kurdistan Parliament elections. He expressed his happiness that the elections were held in a calm and peaceful atmosphere, considering it a great success for the people of Kurdistan and the democratic process.

Regarding the Kurdistan Parliament elections, President Barzani attributed the credit for achieving stability and the successful organization of the process to the people of Kurdistan, and he also provided an overview of the legal steps for the post-election phase.

The political situation in Iraq and the region, and the latest regional developments were other topics of the meeting.