President Ilham Aliyev met with the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Masrour Barzani, in Davos on January 20. During the meeting, Masrour Barzani conveyed the greetings of Nechirvan Barzani, the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to President Ilham Aliyev. The Azerbaijani head of state expressed his gratitude for the greetings and asked Masrour Barzani to convey his own regards to Nechirvan Barzani.
The sides expressed satisfaction with Masrour Barzani's previous visits to Azerbaijan and his past meetings with President Ilham Aliyev. The discussion focused on the prospects for developing economic, trade, cultural, and humanitarian ties between the regions. Both leaders exchanged views on various issues of mutual interest, emphasizing the potential for deeper cooperation in energy and investment sectors.
The meeting took place within the framework of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. The Davos Forum is an annual gathering that brings together global political and business leaders to discuss urgent international issues and foster regional cooperation. Azerbaijan has consistently utilized this platform to strengthen its bilateral relations and promote its strategic economic interests on the global stage.