On Tuesday, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received Türkiye’s Ambassador to Iraq Anıl Bora İnan in Erbil.

According to the KRG readout, they discussed developments in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the wider region, and emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and Türkiye.

They also discussed the importance of reactivating the Kurdistan Region Parliament and forming the new KRG cabinet.

KRG Prime Minister Barzani also received a business delegation from Türkiye, including business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors who are members of Türkiye’s Foreign Economic Relations Board.

During the meeting, he reaffirmed the Kurdistan Region’s desire to further strengthen relations with Türkiye across various sectors, particularly trade. 

He expressed the KRG’s readiness to provide all necessary facilitation to expand trade between the two sides.

Members of the delegation outlined the purpose of their visit and presented an overview of their companies, activities, and projects. They expressed their interest in launching new projects and expanding their investments in the Kurdistan Region.

They also discussed the importance of the Development Road project, which aims to connect the Gulf countries, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region with Türkiye and Europe through a railway network.

The KRG has a strong economic and diplomatic relationship with Ankara.

Türkiye’s Consulate General in Erbil was officially opened on March 31, 2011.

On September 19, 2026, a new Turkish Visa Application Center was opened in Erbil.