Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa has held talks in Damascus with the president of Iraq’s KRG, Nechirvan Barzani, to discuss economic cooperation, bilateral relations and regional developments.
According to the Syrian presidency on Monday, Sharaa received Barzani and his accompanying delegation at the People's Palace in Damascus in the presence of Foreign Minister Asaad al Shaibani.
The two sides discussed relations between Syria and the KRG and ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination, particularly in the economic field, the presidency said.
They also reviewed the latest regional developments and many issues of mutual interest, the statement said, adding that the talks aimed at supporting security, stability and broader regional cooperation.
The visit marks the first by the KRG leader to Syria since Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed in December 2024.
Sharaa and Barzani first met on April 11, 2025, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye. They met again on April 17, 2026, during the fifth edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
