Deputy Minister, Department of Foreign Relations, Kurdistan Regional Government. Member of Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Leadership Council
Erbil, Kurdistan Region - Iraq
Joined March 2010
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It was a pleasure to meet with Mr. Stephan Wendt, Head of the European Union Liaison Office in Erbil. We discussed the Kurdistan Region’s dynamics and regional development, reaffirming our commitment to strengthening cooperation with the European Union.
Great pleasure to meet with HE Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, and my friend Shorsh Kader, KRG Representative to Sweden. A great opportunity to catch up and exchange views.
Today, I had the pleasure of participating in MERI Forum 2026, joining valuable discussions and exchanging views on the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Iraq and the wider region.
Pleased to meet with HE Antti Putkonen, Ambassador of Finland to Iraq. We had a constructive exchange of views on the evolving regional developments and the new challenges facing both Iraq and the wider region.
Honored to attend the reception celebrating the National Day of the Republic of Armenia. 🇦🇲 A pleasure to join friends and colleagues in marking this special occasion and celebrating the strong ties between our peoples.
Pleased to receive my friend Klement Semtner, EU Ambassador to Iraq. We discussed regional stability, government formation, and the importance of strong and constructive links between the Kurdistan Region and the Federal Government in Baghdad.
Pleased to catching up with Antti Putkonen, Ambassador of Finland to Iraq. We had a constructive exchange of views on the evolving regional developments and the new challenges facing both Iraq and the wider region.
Receiving former Premier Minister of Türkiye,HE Ahmet Davutoğlu,at Erbil Inter.Airport as he arrives to participate in the Second Delphi Economic Forum Slemani.look forward to the valuable discussions that will contribute to strengthening regional dialogue and inter. cooperation.
It was a pleasure to meet with Mr. Adriaan IJsselstein today.
We discussed the formation of the government, regional security developments, and the peace process, and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest. We reaffirmed our commitment to continued dialogue and cooperation.
Amb. Patrick Durel presented the insignia of Knight of the National Order of Merit to Yann Braem.
Congratulations to Consul General Braem on this well-deserved distinction, recognizing his dedicated service and contribution to strengthening relations between France, the KRI&Iraq.
Met with H.E. Jörgen Lindström, Ambassador of Sweden to Iraq.
We discussed the stabilization of the Middle East, the government formation process in Iraq, and broader regional dynamics, while reaffirming the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation.
Glad to receive Jonas Sjöstedt Member of the European Parliament,Yekbun Alp Swedish Left Party Board Member.
We had a constructive exchange on regional developments,strengthening relations between Kurdistan and European partners.appreciate their continued interest and engagement.
Pleased to meet Antti Putkonen, Amb. of Finland to Iraq. Our discussion covered the alarming regional developments, the need for the EU to play a stronger role in promoting regional stability and the ongoing government formation processes in federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Today, I attended the meeting with H.E. @qubadjt and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Michael Regas at the opening of the largest American Consulate in the world: a historic milestone that strengthens U.S.–KRI relations & reaffirms our shared commitment to cooperation & prosperity.
“It was truly a pleasure to speak on behalf of the DFR at the KOICA Alumni Association in Kurdistan (KAAK). I wish every participant a bright future filled with achievement and opportunity.”
Very pleased to welcome my old friend, Finnish Ambassador Antti Putkonen. We met and worked together during challenging times, looking forward to continued and fruitful cooperation between our countries in the future.🇫🇮
Pleased to receive Mr. @DarawanHawram, the KRG Representative to Spain. Our discussion focused on strengthening relations between Spain and the Kurdistan Regional Government, as well as the competence and dedication of the representative team.
Received Mr. Glenn Miles, Australian Ambassador to Iraq, accompanied by Mr. Elliott Mann, Second Secretary of the Embassy. We held a constructive discussion on the current regional situation and explored avenues for strengthening bilateral relations.
Productive meeting with Mr. Alexander Leirfall, Chargé d’Affaires at the Royal Norwegian Embassy.
We had an engaging discussion on regional dynamics, the formation of the government, and the upcoming elections. Grateful for the continued support and collaboration.
