Barzani, Araghchi Discuss Border Security and Trade Ties in Call

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani held a telephone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss strengthening ties between the region, Iraq and Iran, with particular focus on economic and commercial cooperation. The two sides also addressed ways to enhance coordination to protect border security. According to a statement from the Kurdistan Region Presidency, the call reviewed recent developments in the region. Both sides stressed the importance of efforts by regional countries to ensure security and stability in the Middle East. The discussion also covered other issues of mutual interest.