The dialogue to solve the problems of Erbil - Baghdad and the efforts to reach an agreement on the issues of the general budget and oil, and the latest developments in the region and other issues of concern to the two sides, another aspect of the meeting.

We are hoping that this step will help to strengthen ties between Kurdistan Region and the People’s Republic of China,” added Mohammed, adding, “We will work to establish cooperation and coordination in the pursuit of higher education between the universities in China and Kurdistan Region.

According to an official statement, the negotiating team briefed PM Barzani on the details of a deal they have reached with Iraq’s Ministry of Finance and Economy to secure Erbil’s share from 2020’s budget.

President Barzani and Saood Mala, the ENKS leader, expressed concerns over the attempts to change the demography of the Kurdish areas in northern Syria by the Islamist rebels in the region.

During the meeting, the UAE diplomat briefed Barzani on his country’s contribution to the international efforts for supporting the IDPs and refugees in Kurdistan.