2025-07-16T09:56:46+00:00

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Shafaq News – Erbil

On Wednesday, Kurdistan Region
President Nechirvan Barzani met with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur to
discuss security cooperation.

According to a statement from the
Presidency, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties in defense and
counterterrorism, with both sides highlighting Estonia’s contribution within
the Global Coalition against ISIS.

سه‌رۆك نێچيرڤان بارزانى له‌گه‌ڵ وه‌زيرى به‌رگريى ئيستۆنيا كۆبووه‌وه‌https://t.co/5qrtiBeJTL pic.twitter.com/O8Q9l74TEu

— Kurdistan Region Presidency (@KurdistanRegion) July 16, 2025

Barzani expressed appreciation for
Estonia’s support to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, reaffirming his commitment
to expanding cooperation in all sectors.

Pevkur, in turn, praised the
Region’s efforts in fighting terrorism and underscored his country’s interest
in deepening relations with both Erbil and Baghdad.

The meeting also covered regional
developments, including the situation in Syria, relations between Erbil and
Baghdad, and other shared concerns.