DFR Minister receives the Spanish Ambassador to Iraq to discuss recent political developments and issues of common interest

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (dfr.gov.krd) – Head of the KRG Department of Foreign Relations, Minister Falah Mustafa met with the Ambassador of Spain to Iraq, Juan José Escobar Stemmann and his accompanying delegation on 9 February 2019.

Minister Mustafa provided an overview of the recent political developments in the Kurdistan Region and beyond, the formation of the new KRG cabinet and pathways to foster bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and Spain. The Minister also expressed the commitment of the KRG to develop ties and improving economic cooperation with Spain.

Spanish Ambassador, Stemmann expressed his optimism on visiting the Kurdistan Region and meets with the KRG officials, as well as to further strengthening relations in various areas including economic and trade.