ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with leaders of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments, including the situation in Syria.
“We discussed our strong bilateral ties and developments in the region,” Barzani said regarding his meeting with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.
Regarding his meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein the prime minister said “We discussed ways to deepen cooperation and support lasting peace and stability in the region.”
Aziz Ahmad, Barzani’s deputy chief of staff said on X that Barzani’s meetings are focused on the situation in Syria and regional development.
Prime Minister @masrourbarzani is in Abu Dhabi today. He will have other regional stops before leading a significant delegation of local business to @wef next week.
— Aziz Ahmad (@azizkahmad) January 19, 2025
Talks regionally are focused on the situation in Syria, changes across the region and the bilateral relationships… https://t.co/MgiHQIXfvY
Barzani is set to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos which starts on Monday.
Syria’s civil war dramatically reignited late last month when a coalition of rebels led by the Islamist Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a blistering offensive against the Syrian army, ousting the Bashar al-Assad regime and setting up a transitional government.
Kurdistan Region and the UAE enjoy strong political and economic ties, with Kurdish officials frequently visiting the country, especially during special events.
The UAE-based Dana Gas plays a key role in the production of Kurdistan Region’s natural gas, which is relied on for electricity generation.
