Syria to Open Consulate in Erbil Following Damascus Talks
At a Glance
- Syria to open a consulate in Erbil.
- Barzani meets Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- Al-Sharaa invited to visit Erbil and Baghdad.
- Talks focus on expanding bilateral ties.
Syria has begun formal procedures to open a consulate in Erbil following talks between Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, according to the Kurdistan Region Presidency.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Syria has initiated steps to establish a consulate in Erbil.
- Nechirvan Barzani invited Ahmed al-Sharaa to visit both Erbil and Baghdad.
- Officials said the visit marks a new phase in relations between Erbil and Damascus.
- Both sides discussed strengthening political and economic cooperation.
Syria Moves to Open Consulate in Erbil
Kurdistan Region Presidency spokesperson Dilshad Shahab said Syria has begun formal steps to open a consulate in Erbil.
The announcement came during Nechirvan Barzani's official visit to Damascus, where he held talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Barzani Invites Al-Sharaa to Erbil and Baghdad
According to Shahab, Barzani extended an official invitation to al-Sharaa to visit both the Kurdistan Region and the Iraqi federal government in Baghdad.
He said the visit reflects growing engagement between the two sides and aims to strengthen bilateral relations.
Shahab said the discussions covered ways to expand political and economic cooperation, as well as broader regional developments.
He added that the new Syrian administration views the Kurdistan Region's role in regional affairs positively.
During the meeting, al-Sharaa praised the Kurdistan Region's approach to regional developments.
According to the Kurdistan Region Presidency, Syria's decision to open a consulate in Erbil follows previous meetings between Barzani and al-Sharaa at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum and represents a step toward strengthening official coordination between the two sides.
FYI
The planned consulate would mark a new stage in relations between Syria and the Kurdistan Region following Syria's political transition. Nechirvan Barzani and Ahmed al-Sharaa have held several meetings over the past two years, focusing on regional stability, political dialogue, and future cooperation between Erbil and Damascus.
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