China to strengthen ties with Erbil, says Chen Weiqing
PHOTO CAPTION: Barzani (right) and Chen Weiqing (Left) in Erbil
(IraqiNews.com) ERBIL – A well placed source in Erbil informed that the Chinese Ambassador to Iraq Chen Weiqing has offered Chinese support to Kurdistan Region in developing different sectors of the government.
Weiqing said that the status of Kurdistan Region is of enormous significance to China and he insisted on deepening friendly relations between Beijing and Erbil.
“China will offer Kurdistan Region support in different government sectors,” Weiqing said.
Sharing details, the source said, “In a meeting with Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani today in Erbil, Weiqing valued the efforts of the Kurdish Peshmerga forces for maintaining the security of the region and scoring significant victories over ISIS.”
The source further informed that Barzani thanked Weiqing and highlighted the developments in relations between both the sides.