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British Consulate: we have one of the largest British diplomatic representations in Iraqi Kurdistan

British Consulate: we have one of the largest British diplomatic representations in Iraqi Kurdistan
British Consulate: we have one of the largest British diplomatic representations in Iraqi Kurdistan

2024-02-11 17:00:06 - From: Shafaq News


Shafaq News / Being one of the largest British diplomatic representations in the region, the British Consulate General in Erbil has confirmed that their mission in the KRI is larger than neighboring countries but also several European and Asian countries. It emphasized collaborating on cultural, media, and diplomatic fronts with the Kurdistan Region to increase its presence there.

According to British Consul James Goldman, "the administrative body of the consulate in Kurdistan is one of the largest among neighboring countries, regional states, and even some European and Asian countries."

"This illustrates our interest in the Kurdistan Region across various levels," he continued, highlighting that "the consulate is engaged in several significant projects in collaboration with the Regional Government (KRG), including cultural, media, and diplomatic initiatives, as well as cooperation in addressing security challenges, especially in counter-terrorism efforts and providing military assistance."

Goldman added, "There are numerous ongoing projects between the consulate and KRG across all cities of Kurdistan, particularly in the fields of culture and archaeology."