Barham Saleh discusses bilateral relations with Qatari emir

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Prime Minister of Kurdistan region Barham Saleh discussed today with Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as a number of regional developments. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 11th Doha Forum on Democracy and Free Trade. Qatari News Agency reported that “Emir of Qatar Hamad discussed with Head of the Kurdish Region government Barham Saleh bilateral relations between the two countries and reviewed a number of issues of common concern”. A media source said yesterday (Sunday) that Saleh, accompanied by a Kurdish delegation, would leave for Doha to participate in the forum. The forum was opened today with the attendance of 600 high ranking figures from 20 Arab and 40 foreign countries. RM (TP)/ SH 441