Araghchi and Barzani met on the sidelines of the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in the Turkish city of Antalya on Thursday afternoon.
The two officials, during the meeting, discussed regional developments and emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in establishing peace and maintaining stability in West Asia.
Barzani and Araghchi also exchanged views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, as well as ways to expand and strengthen cooperation across various sectors.
Earlier, the Iraqi Kurdistan Region president held talks with President Masoud Pezeshkian, with the two sides calling for strengthening relations across all fields, particularly economic and commercial cooperation, and stressing the need to make greater use of the existing potential.