President Barzani welcomed the Philippine ambassador to Iraq and a representative of the “ASEAN” organization in Pirmam, and the meeting discussed the development of economic relations and the threats posed by terrorism to global and regional security.
On Saturday 24 October 2026 in Pirmam, President Masoud Barzani welcomed Charlie Puckana Manangan, the Philippine ambassador to Iraq.
During the meeting, the Philippine ambassador to Iraq, who had visited President Barzani as a representative of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), expressed his pleasure at meeting President Barzani and praised the struggle and sacrifices of the people of Kurdistan. He also explained to President Barzani the history of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the organization’s policy in engaging with international relations, and its economic capabilities. The Philippine ambassador expressed to President Barzani the organization’s interest in developing relations and becoming more familiar with the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.
During the same meeting, President Barzani warmly welcomed the Philippine ambassador and, with appreciation, referred to the efforts and struggles of the Southeast Asian countries to achieve freedom, as well as economic prosperity and growth.
In another part of the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the dangers and threats posed by terrorism to global and regional security.
