Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Erbil

From September 6 to 12, H.E. Elbrus Kutrashev, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Iraq, paid a farewell visit to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) In Erbil, meetings were held with Mr Masoud Barzani, Leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Mr Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, Mr Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Mr Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Safeen Dizayee, Head of the Department of Foreign Relations of the KRG. In Sulaymaniyah, he was received by PUK Chairman Bafel Talabani and Leader of the New Generation Movement Shaswar Abdulwahid. In reviewing their joint efforts, the Kurdish partners expressed high appreciation for the work of the head of the Russian diplomatic mission during his tenure in Iraq. Mutual interest was reaffirmed in deepening the political dialogue and strengthening partnership in the trade, economic, investment, cultural, humanitarian and other areas. Current issues on the regional and international agenda were also addressed separately. Particular attention was paid to developments in Iraq.