Antalya:Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani have exchanged views on regional and international developments, emphasizing the need for dialogue to maintain regional stability.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Araghchi and Barzani met on the sidelines of the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in the Turkish city of Antalya on Thursday afternoon.

The two officials discussed regional developments and highlighted the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in establishing peace and maintaining stability in West Asia. They also exchanged views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, exploring ways to expand and strengthen cooperation across various sectors.

Earlier, the Iraqi Kurdistan Region president held talks with President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which both parties called for strengthening relations across all fields, particularly economic and commercial cooperation, and stressed the need to utilize existing potential.