Qatari Foreign Minister said that his country views the Kurdistan Region’s efforts in restoring peace and stability in the region as highly constructive and reiterated that Qatar sees its relations with the Kurdistan Region as an important one.

Concerning the recent developments in Iraq and the wider region, the pair called for the de-escalation of tensions, urging all sides to preserve peace and security in the Middle East, Barzani's office said in a statement.

In the meeting, the situation in Iraq and the aftermath of the latest events and developments after the start of the new year were discussed. The tensions between the United States and Iran and the ongoing demonstrations in Iraq and the country’s relations with neighboring countries were also put to discussion. The two sides also discussed the pending issues between Baghdad and Erbil and ways to solve the problems.

They discussed the political and security situation in Iraq and the wider region, the formation of new cabinet in the federal Government and the draft laws currently presented to Iraq’s Council of Representatives.

He further reminded that Barzani "dedicated all his life to confronting the oppressors and to liberating his people, and during the war against Daesh, he was on the ground as the Commander of the Peshmerga forces."