Fakhamat Ziad

Program Manager, Office of Deputy Prime Minister @qubadjt - Personal Account

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

Together with President Bafel Jalal Talabani, I welcomed Ibrahim Kalın, Head of Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MİT). We reaffirmed our support for the peace process in Türkiye and emphasized the importance of further deepening cooperation in a way that serves the shared interests of the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and Türkiye.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

During my visit to Baghdad, I met with President Nizar Amedi to discuss the importance of safeguarding Iraq’s sovereignty and political independence and supporting the new federal government’s efforts to combat corruption.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

Iraq’s new government presents an opportunity to strengthen the country’s sovereignty and shield it from regional and international tensions. In our discussion with Elbrus Kutrashev, Russian Ambassador to Iraq, we agreed that all partners should support this path and help ensure Iraq’s continued progress toward greater political independence.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

Discussed regional peace, the necessity to work together to ensure the new government of Iraq succeeds, and the stalled government formation in Kurdistan in a meeting between @Bafeltalabani and @AmbBarrack in Baghdad yesterday.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

From the Cannes Film Festival, we announced the Kurdistan Film Fund — an important step toward building a sustainable film industry in Kurdistan and empowering a new generation of Kurdish storytellers.

Because our stories deserve to be told by us, and shared with the world.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

My interview with @mboyle1 of @BreitbartNews on the need for a deal in order to bring in a new era of peace and development.

https://t.co/by9fcUyOLH

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

I extended my sincere appreciation to Mr. Seungcheol Lim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea, for his valuable efforts in strengthening relations and expanding cooperation with the Kurdistan Region throughout his mission.

Today, we bid him farewell and wish him every success in his future assignment.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

Productive meeting with Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance of Greece. We agreed to connect our experts to advance e-governance and AI in the Kurdistan Region.

Building on a decade of progress, we aim to integrate biometrics and service portals with AI to deliver faster, more transparent public services.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

Met with H.E. Kostis Hatzidakis, Deputy Prime Minister of Greece, to strengthen Kurdistan Region–Greece ties across trade, tourism, health & agriculture. We emphasized the importance of direct flights between Slemani and Athens and I invited him to participate in the next Delphi Forum in Sulaimani.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

I held a constructive meeting with H.E. Edi Rama (@ediramaal), Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, on strengthening ties between the Kurdistan Region and Albania across culture, tourism, and investment.

He commended the Kurdistan Region’s balanced stance amid regional tensions. We expressed hope that dialogue between the United States and Iran will prevail during the ceasefire period, restoring stability.

I thank him for his invitation and look forward to visiting Albania soon to advance our cooperation.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

Pleased to participate in the Delphi Economic Forum for the fourth consecutive year. Building on our engagement—including last year’s forum in Slemani, Kurdistan and Iraq are increasingly seen as promising investment destinations.

Amid regional tensions and economic uncertainty, we are engaging with leaders, entrepreneurs, and global companies to strengthen partnerships and advance sustainable growth for our economy.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

I extend my sincere congratulations to Adnan Darjal and the Iraqi Football Association on the occasion of qualifying for the World Cup—an achievement for all of Iraq.

We held a constructive discussion on advancing the professionalization of football, strengthening club performance, and developing a robust infrastructure for the education and training of players.

I also thanked him for the thoughtful gifts.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

Bridging the gap between education and the labor market remains a key priority. I thank MEED Foundation for helping build stronger coordination between universities and the private sector, with a clear roadmap to equip our youth for jobs and reduce reliance on foreign labor.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

I extend my sincere appreciation to the Sulaimani General Directorate of Agriculture for five years of remarkable progress in domestic production.

Today, we agreed on a roadmap to strengthen investor-farmer coordination, expand livestock, and reduce reliance on imported seedlings.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

The tragedy of the chemical bombing of Halabja remains a wound in our history that will never heal nor be forgotten. Today we honor the victims, renew our commitment to justice, and reaffirm that such crimes must never happen again. #Halabja #NeverForget

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

was honored to participate in a trilateral meeting hosted by @Bafeltalabani , bringing together the United States, PUK and @MazloumAbdi . Our discussions focused on practical steps to advance implementation of the January 29 agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian government.

The meeting reflected the importance of dialogue and coordination in addressing current challenges. We underscored the need for an inclusive political path in Syria — one that ensures representation for all communities and guarantees their constitutional rights within a stable and unified state.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

We exchanged views with Mr. Andrew Bizley, British Consul General, on advancing regional development and revitalizing our districts and sub-districts.

We agreed that unlocking local economic potential will accelerate growth and reinforce sustainable development across the Kurdistan Region.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

I welcomed a Saudi business delegation led by Mr. Mohammed Sleman Al-Asiri, Consul General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Erbil, to discuss investment opportunities in the Kurdistan Region, particularly in Sulaimani Province.

We reaffirmed our readiness to support Saudi investors and strengthen private-sector cooperation to advance economic and trade relations.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

I met with H.E. Abdul Aziz bin Khalid Al-Shammari, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Iraq, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations across various fields.

We emphasized Saudi Arabia’s key role in the development of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, and reiterated our commitment to facilitating and supporting Saudi investment in the Kurdistan Region.

[Qubad Talabani @qubadjt]

The Kurdish people do not ask the world for protection; we just remind them of history. This is not the first time support has been given to those who opposed the Kurds—only for the world to later realize the harm done. The Ba’athist regime was once supported against the Kurds; the Kurds endured, while the Ba’ath left behind tragedy and crime.