Iranian foreign minister in a message welcomed the inclusive negotiations he had with Iraqi Kurdish leaders in Sulaymaniya.

Iran Press/Iran news: Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted early on Wednesday that "Good to be back in Sulaymaniya to participate in a joint business forum. Extensive, friendly conversations with Deputy KRG PM @qubadjt. Hosted delightful dinner with leaders of almost all Kurdish parties. Rare opportunity for inclusive dialog," Iran Press reported.

Good to be back in Sulaymaniya to participate in a joint business forum. Extensive, friendly conversations with Deputy KRG PM @qubadjt. Hosted delightful dinner with leaders of almost all Kurdish parties. Rare opportunity for inclusive dialog. pic.twitter.com/bV7IamUkHE

— Javad Zarif (@JZarif) 15 January 2019

Meanwhile, he hailed the role of late Iraqi President Jalal Talebani saying he was a close friend.

While in Sulaymaniya, also paid tribute to late President of #Iraq Jalal Talabani—not merely a close, personal friend but also an admirable, patriotic statesman who played vital role in promoting Iraq's territorial integrity & regional relationa. He is sorely missed on both sides pic.twitter.com/Bzsk9NjRFR

— Javad Zarif (@JZarif) 15 January 2019

Earlier on Tuesday, Iranian foreign minister underlined preserving Iraq's national unity and sovereignty. He added that Iran attaches importance to national unity and sovereignty of Iraq.

He also said that Iran is a reliable friend of Kurds.

Delighted to be in Iraqi Kurdistan, long-time & close partner of #Iran. Constructive & fruitful talks in Erbil with KDP Pres @masoud_barzani, KRG @PMBarzani & KRG SC Chancellor @masrour_barzani. Huge interest in meeting with business community. Iran is a RELIABLE friend of Kurds. pic.twitter.com/4rQDjXckiy

— Javad Zarif (@JZarif) 15 January 2019

Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday was received at Erbil International Airport by Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani.

Iranian Foreign Minister in Iraq Kurdistan Region's capital of Erbil met with Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani and Kurdistan Region Security Council (KRSC) head, Masrour Barzani

On Wednesday, Iranian foreign Minister is scheduled to be in Karbala to attend the two countries' business meeting.

Heading a delegation, the Iranian top diplomat arrived in Baghdad on Sunday.

Zarif's visit comes few days after his visit to India with the aim of boosting relations with regional countries.  101/ 211 /202

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