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Kurdistan PM Nechirvan Barzani thanks
outgoing Danish Ambassador
22.7.2008
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July
22, 2008
Erbil-Hewler, Kurdistan region "Iraq", —
Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani
thanked the outgoing Danish Ambassador Bo Eric
Weber, who was on a farewell visit to Erbil, for his
outstanding contribution to the friendship between
the Kurdistan Region and Denmark.
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister
Barzani met Mr Weber and his wife, who were
accompanied by the Danish Consul General, last week
during their farewell visit to Kurdistan’s capital.
The Prime Minister thanked the ambassador for his
dedication and service, and wished him the greatest
success in his next posting.
After their meeting Prime Minister Barzani said,
“Denmark is playing a supportive role throughout
Iraq and has been a strong friend to the people of
the Kurdistan Region in our relations with a greater
Europe.” He added, “I hope that Denmark will
continue to assist the Kurdistan Region with
training courses which remain important for the
political development of the KRG. Cooperation is
mutually beneficial and there is much potential in
furthering business and cultural ties between the
Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Denmark.” |
Nechirvan Barzani, Prime
Minister of
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) (Right) Danish
Ambassador Bo Eric Weber (left) |
On Ambassador Weber’s initiative, the Danish
government has included the Kurdistan Region’s civil
servants in its capacity building training courses.
Denmark also has implemented successful voluntary
returns programmes for returning citizens of the
Kurdistan Region.
Mr Weber said, “I would like to commend the KRG for
the positive political progress that has been made.
During my time in Iraq,www.ekurd.net
Denmark has developed
strong relations with the KRG, through the Ministry
of Interior and the Department of Foreign Relations.
I believe this friendship will continue to grow into
the future.”
He added, “I’m very happy to see great economic
growth occurring throughout the Region. Such
development is a positive sign of the changing
environment of Iraq. I wish the region continued
success and I hope to return someday in the future.”
Mr Weber also met Kurdistan Region President Masoud
Barzani; Mr Falah Mustafa Bakir, the KRG’s Head of
Foreign Relations; Mr Karim Sinjari, the Minister of
State for the Interior; and foreign diplomatic
representatives based in Erbil. He attended the
cornerstone-laying ceremony of the Rotana hotel
which is under construction in Erbil.
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