Armenia’s FM, President Barzani discuss opening of Consulate General in Erbil

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS. Edward Nalbandian, foreign minister of Armenia, had a meeting on February 17 with President of Iraqi Kurdistan Masoud Barzani in Munich.

The foreign ministry told ARMENPRESS the sides highlighted high-level political dialogue and exchanged ideas on organizing mutual visits and trade-economic cooperation.

The parties discussed issues over opening the Consulate General of Armenia in Erbil. In this context, minister Nalbandian thanked the authorities of Iraqi Kurdistan for comprehensive assistance.

At Nalbandian’s request, President Barzani briefed on the latest development in the anti-terror fight in Iraq.

Nalbandian and Barzani also touched upon international and regional security issues.