Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Sunday with Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, to discuss reinforcing Iraq’s unity and expanding bilateral economic cooperation, according to a presidential statement.
During the meeting, Al-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s full support for Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and praised security coordination between Egyptian and Iraqi institutions. He also commended ongoing efforts by Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government to enhance stability across the country, presidential spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy said.
Barzani expressed appreciation for Egypt’s role in supporting Iraq and contributing to regional stability, noting the Kurdistan Regional Government’s interest in deepening cooperation with Egyptian state institutions.
Discussions also focused on strengthening economic ties between Egypt and Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region. Al-Sisi highlighted the expertise of Egyptian companies—particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors—and invited the regional government to leverage their experience in implementing development projects at competitive costs and high quality.
Barzani welcomed an expanded presence of Egyptian firms in Iraq, stating that his visit aims to identify priority areas for cooperation and benefit from Egyptian technical expertise.
The two sides further exchanged views on regional issues of mutual concern, with Al-Sisi outlining Egypt’s vision for restoring security and stability across the region, the statement added.
