President Barzani with Estonia DM: Terrorism fight on table
Shafaq News – Erbil
On Wednesday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur to discuss security cooperation.
According to a statement from the Presidency, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties in defense and counterterrorism, with both sides highlighting Estonia’s contribution within the Global Coalition against ISIS.
سهرۆك نێچيرڤان بارزانى لهگهڵ وهزيرى بهرگريى ئيستۆنيا كۆبووهوهhttps://t.co/5qrtiBeJTL pic.twitter.com/O8Q9l74TEu
— Kurdistan Region Presidency (@KurdistanRegion) July 16, 2025
Barzani expressed appreciation for Estonia’s support to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, reaffirming his commitment to expanding cooperation in all sectors.
Pevkur, in turn, praised the Region’s efforts in fighting terrorism and underscored his country’s interest in deepening relations with both Erbil and Baghdad.
The meeting also covered regional
developments, including the situation in Syria, relations between Erbil and
Baghdad, and other shared concerns.
