Today in London, Head of @KRG_DFR Minister @SafeenDizayee & I met with Dr Rob Dixon, the new Director for the Middle East and North Africa at @FCDOGovUK, & David Hunt to discuss #KRG-#UK relations.
Key topics included regional security, the formation of the new Iraqi cabinet, and securing the constitutional financial rights of the #KurdistanRegion.
Both sides expressed serious concern over ongoing drone attacks against the Kurdistan Region, reaffirming support to ensure stability for the Region, Iraq, and the wider Middle East.
I had a productive exchange with @DavidHuntFCDO, the Head of the Iraq and Yemen Department, and the Iraq team at @FCDOGovUK regarding bilateral relationships and further cooperation, current political developments, and a wide range of issues, including the resumption of oil exports and ways to further promote economic ties.
We both agreed to further strengthen the longstanding ties between the UK and #KRI.
12.12.2024
Following the Presentation of the Letters of Credence, High Commissioner @IruthishamAdam hosted a reception to celebrate the historic occasion. The event began with an address by the High Commissioner, highlighting the upcoming 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Maldives and the United Kingdom, the importance of the Commonwealth for climate action and development of SIDS, and finally offering her thanks to His Majesty the King, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, the Diplomatic Community, the Commonwealth, and other partners for their continued support.
The event was attended by High Commissioners from SAARC countries, the rest of the Commonwealth, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Officials from the @FCDOGovUK India and Indian Ocean Directorate, the Secretary General of the Commonwealth @PScotlandCSG, as well as representatives of International Organizations and the media.
H.E. Carla María Rodríguez Mancia presented her Working Copies as the new Ambassador of Guatemala to the UK. Welcomed at the @FCDOGovUK by @DavidHuntFCDO, Assistant Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, she officially begins her diplomatic functions.
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H.E Ambassador Goran Aleksić 🇷🇸 presented copies of his credentials to David Hunt, Assistent Marshal, Deputy Director of the Diplomatic Protocol of the @FCDOGovUK 🇬🇧
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Hello #TwitterKurds, we'd like to introduce you to our new Consul General @RosyCave. Last week she was in #Erbil & #Sulimaniyah and is looking forward to visiting the other parts of the #KRI. Watch the video below to get to know her better!
Thank you @karwanTahir, it was a pleasure to work with you on strengthening #UK/#KRI relations. I wish @RosyCave every success leading the brilliant @ukinerbil team.
Profound gratitude to outgoing CG @DavidHuntFCDO. He was a remarkable diplomat & a true friend who I have worked with closely.
While I bid farewell to him, I was delighted to meet incoming HM CG @RosyCave, where we discussed the future working relationship in-depth.
Best Wishes
After 2 years of hard work it was a pleasure to witness the launch of the British International University in #Erbil as my team @UoLondon supported and advised by @DavidHuntFCDO had worked hard to bring @LondonU degree programmes to Kurdistan via this new Institution. #UKinErbil
I joined friends and colleagues on Wednesday evening to bid farewell to @ukinerbil Consul General @DavidHuntFCDO.
Thank you for your friendship and dedicated support. It has been a pleasure working with you.
I wish you all the best on your next adventure & hope to see you soon!
It is sad to bid farewell to you @DavidHuntFCDO, your valuable work and contribution during your tenure at @ukinerbil to strengthen the bilateral ties between UK and Kurdistan has been instrumental
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Engaging discussion yesterday evening with @masrourbarzani , Kurdistan Regional Government PM. The UK and Kurdistan Region of Iraq have an important and historical relationship. Stability and security in the region are as vital as ever.
Pleased to be at the groundbreaking ceremony for the British International University in Erbil.
In a year’s time, students will be able to enroll in @LondonU degree programs in Kurdistan - the first project of its kind in the Middle East.
We’ll keep investing in our people.
@DavidHuntFCDO you will be missed by all your Kurdistani friends, thank you for your generous efforts & your friendship for Kurdistan people. I wish you all the success in your personal & professional life. هیوای هەمیشە سەرکەوتنتان لۆ دەخوازم کاکە دەیڤد، @ukinerbil@UKinIraq .
@DavidHuntFCDO, a wonderful friend, an accomplished diplomat and a dear partner of #Kurdistan. You left a mark throughout your short time as CG of @ukinerbil. Thank you for the great memories, hard work, dedication & friendship. I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
Congratulations to @LondonU on breaking ground to build the British International University campus in Erbil - the 1st ever international branch campus in #Iraq. A fantastic achievement for #UKEducation.
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