Barzani to visit Saudi Arabia, Lebanon

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: President of Kurdistan region, Massoud Barzani, left Kurdistan on Monday heading for Saudi Arabia upon an invitation from King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, according to an official visit. “The president will hold talks with Saudi officials on the latest developments in Iraq,” said the statement received by IraqiNews.com news agency. “He will then head for Lebanon on a several day visit,” the statement added. “A number of ministers will accompany Barzani in his tour,” it added. Iraqi President Jalal Talabani had arrived today in Baghdad, wrapping up a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. SH (P)/SR 2