{"id":12325,"date":"2024-12-23T22:03:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T18:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.hamsonews.com\/iraqs-kurdistan-region-aims-to-deepen-ties-with-iran-under-new-consul-general\/"},"modified":"2024-12-23T22:03:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T18:33:32","slug":"iraqs-kurdistan-region-aims-to-deepen-ties-with-iran-under-new-consul-general","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamsonews.com\/en\/iraqs-kurdistan-region-aims-to-deepen-ties-with-iran-under-new-consul-general\/","title":{"rendered":"Iraq\u2019s Kurdistan Region aims to deepen ties with Iran under new consul general"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en.hamsonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/5300494.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p class=\"summary\">TEHRAN \u2013 In a bid to enhance bilateral ties, the Iranian Consul General in Erbil, Faramarz Asadi, received a call for increased cooperation from Safeen Dizayee, the Foreign Relations Minister of Iraq&#8217;s Kurdistan Region, during their credentials meeting on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The meeting, which also included Shaker Hussein, the director responsible for the Iraqi Kurdistan Region&#8217;s relations with Iran, saw Dizayee extend congratulations to Asadi on his new role and express optimism about the potential for stronger ties.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Dizayee affirmed the Kurdistan Region&#8217;s readiness to support and advance cooperation, stating, &#8220;We are committed to enhancing our coordination to serve the mutual interests of both our regions, thereby strengthening our relationship and expanding our trade.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Asadi, taking up his new position with enthusiasm, conveyed his desire to elevate the relationship between Iran and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&#8220;I am hopeful that during my tenure, we will see significant improvements in our collaboration,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The discussions also touched on the historical connections that have long existed between the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and Iran, setting a foundation for future cooperation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Asadi has taken over the role from Nasrollah Rashvandi, marking a new chapter in the diplomatic engagements between these neighboring regions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The bond between Iran and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is deeply rooted in shared cultural, linguistic, and religious ties, which naturally foster stability and security against external threats.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Iran has been instrumental in backing the KRG, especially evident in the battle against ISIS, by offering both military support and humanitarian assistance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">A landmark event in this relationship was the visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Erbil in September.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">President Pezeshkian&#8217;s diplomatic outreach was seen as a gesture of goodwill, aiming to deepen economic ties and address security concerns, including the handling of terrorist groups and militants in a manner that respects both regions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">His visit has been credited with fostering a more robust framework for dialogue and partnership, which is now expected to flourish during bilateral ties.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tehrantimes.com\/news\/507848\/Iraq-s-Kurdistan-Region-aims-to-deepen-ties-with-Iran-under-new\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TEHRAN \u2013 In a bid to enhance bilateral ties, the Iranian Consul General in Erbil, Faramarz Asadi, received a call for increased cooperation from Safeen Dizayee, the Foreign Relations Minister of Iraq&#8217;s Kurdistan Region, during their credentials meeting on Sunday. 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