The President of the Kurdistan Region received Finland’s Ambassador to Iraq, and the two discussed the development of bilateral relations, relations between Erbil and Baghdad, and maintaining regional stability during the meeting.
Before noon today, Tuesday, 13 October 2026, Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, received “Antti Poutkanen,” Finland’s Ambassador to Iraq.
The meeting discussed the development of Finland’s relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, as well as opportunities to expand joint cooperation in various fields. The two sides emphasized their mutual desire to strengthen relations in different areas.
The overall situation in Iraq and the region, relations between Erbil and Baghdad, and continued efforts to preserve peace and stability were other topics of the meeting.
