On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, on the sidelines of the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, met with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
The meeting addressed relations between the European Union, Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, as well as joint cooperation in various fields, particularly efforts to tackle climate change and environmental issues.
The political and security situation in the region was also discussed, with both sides stressing the importance of preserving peace and stability.
