Qubad Talabani Discusses Strengthening Trade Ties with Türkiye

Kurdistan 06:42 PM - 2026-10-21

Qubad Talabani and Turkish Consul General.

Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister, met with Erman Topçu, the Turkish Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations.

During the meeting, held on Wednesday (21 October 2026), Qubad Talabani described the opening of the Turkish Visa Application Centre in Sulaymaniyah as an important step towards strengthening ties, particularly in the areas of trade and culture.

Both sides stressed the importance of joint efforts to facilitate business activities for Kurdish and Turkish traders and investors, with the aim of further expanding economic and trade relations between the two sides.

Qubad Talabani discusses government formation with US diplomat

Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister, met with Steven Fagin, Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Iraq, to discuss the political situation in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, as well as other issues of mutual interest.

The meeting, held on Wednesday (21 October 2026), was attended by Gwendolyn Wendy Green, the US Consul General in the Kurdistan Region. Discussions focused on the political situation in the Region, with both sides stressing the need to accelerate efforts to form the new Kurdistan Regional Government cabinet.

Regarding the federal government, both sides welcomed the completion of the government formation process and underlined the importance of resolving outstanding issues between the Kurdistan Region and Baghdad in accordance with the Constitution.

Addressing the budget issue, Qubad Talabani emphasised the need for Kurdish parties to work together in a spirit of unity and solidarity in Baghdad to safeguard the Kurdistan Region’s rights and financial entitlements.


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