Barzani’s Baghdad Visit Seen as a Strategic Signal for Iraq Unity

National Security Adviser Kasıma Araji received Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Mesrur Barzani in Baghdad, in a meeting also attended by Foreign Minister Fuad Hüseyin. The talks were presented as part of ongoing efforts to reinforce ties between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region at a politically sensitive moment. Araji said the visit demonstrated the depth of national relations between Baghdad and Erbil and contributed to the country’s unity and stability. His remarks framed the meeting as a sign of continued coordination between Iraq’s central institutions and the Kurdistan Region. Barzani said the visit was intended to support the new government, exchange views and resolve outstanding problems within the framework of the Iraqi Constitution. That message placed the discussions squarely within Iraq’s constitutional and political process. Both sides emphasized the need to continue joint work and cooperation to protect Iraq’s unity and stability. The meeting highlighted the importance of sustained dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil on national matters.