IRNA � Iran�s Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi held talks with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region on Thursday.


Iran�s envoy described bilateral ties as strategic, saying that prospects for mutual cooperation are bright.

�Iraqi Kurdistan Region�s economic situation will improve in light of mutual collaboration,� he said, noting that Iran has remarkable volume of trade with Iran and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).

Transfer of Iran�s gas to KRG, mutual cooperation and private sector�s engagement can provide suitable opportunities for boosting relations, Masjedi said.

Barzani welcomed Iran�s viewpoints on deepening cooperation, saying, �We believe in regular contacts with Iran and are eager to promote ties in all fields.�

Appreciating Iran for its helps for fighting terrorism, he said that KRG will use all in power to step up cooperation with the country.