On January 18, 2025, a delegation from the Iraqi Group for Foreign Affairs (IGFA), led by Yousif Al-Mohsen, General Coordinator, visited the Rudaw Research Center in Erbil.

During the visit, discussions centered on opportunities for collaboration, including the pursuit of joint research initiatives and practical ways to strengthen partnership and enhance future cooperation between both sides.

Both sides also highlighted the importance of research centers and their cooperation as a form of Track II diplomacy, noting that coordinated efforts and robust scientific and research outputs can help inform decision-making processes and contribute to stability and development across the region.