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Karwan Jamal Tahir
@karwanTahir
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Kurdistan Regional Government #KRG / High Representative to the United Kingdom (UK). former Deputy Minister:Deputy Head of Department of Foreign Relations.
UK/London
Joined November 2009
I was delighted to discuss bilateral economic cooperation and cultural relations with Shona Riach, Director for External Affairs and Culture; George Burgess, Director of Agriculture and Rural Economy; and Stuart Adam, Team Leader in International Relations at the Scottish Government @scotgov. I showcased #KRG's economic priorities and socio-cultural opportunities for further collaboration between #KurdistanRegion and #Scotland.
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It was a pleasure to visit the #Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce @EdinChamber and conduct a productive and informative meeting with Joanne Davidson, Director of Policy and Insight, and Mayan Grace, Director of Projects, regarding business and trade priorities, opening new opportunities for collaboration and joint projects between the #KurdistanRegion and #Scotland.
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During my visit to #Scotland, I had the pleasure of meeting Simon Wallace, the leader of the Inward Investment Team for the Scottish Development Plan. We engaged in an insightful discussion about the best ways to promote business and trade-based policy and standards. We also exchanged views on potential collaboration between the #KurdistanRegion and #Scotland.
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Profound thanks to Bob Doris MSP @BobDorisSNP for arranging the opportunity to speak with cross-party members of parliament, @JohnMasonMSP MSP and @FoysolChoudhury MBE MSP and #Kurdish NGOs at the Scottish Parliament @ScotParl, to brief them on the current situation in #KurdistanRegion, political landscape and constitutional relationship with Federal Iraq. We also explored cultural exchange, the Kurdish Diaspora in #Scotland, and their productive contribution to society.
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It was excellent to discuss the relationships between the #KurdistanRegion and #Scotland with Neil Bibby MSP, @NeilBibby, the Shadow Cabinet Secretary at the Scottish Parliament @ScotParl, and explore collaboration between the two nations. #KRI and #Scotland
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I was pleased to be in #Scotland for the past three days to further enhance the relationship between the Kurdistan Region and Scotland. I am deeply grateful for the warm welcome given by Russell Findlay MSP @RussellFindlay1, the Leader of the Scottish Conservatives @scottories, and Pam Gosal MBE, MSP @PamGosalMSP, the Deputy Chairwoman and Shadow Minister for Investment and Employment, where we had a productive and fruitful discussion on bilateral, areas of collaboration and the Kurdish community in Scotland.
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RT @KRG_UK: The High Representative @karwanTahir accompanied @Fawzi_Hariri, the Chief of Staff of the #KurdistanRegion president, to meet @…
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I was delighted to accompany @Fawzi_Hariri, the Chief of Staff of the #KurdistanRegion president, to @FCDOGovUK to meet with MENA Director Stephen Hickey. The meeting was very insightful and productive, covering pressing regional issues, domestic stability, bilateral cooperation, and continued cooperation between #KRI and the UK.
Delighted to meet Stephen Hickey, Director MENA at FCDO. We discussed Syria and his thoughts after meeting the new leadership. I briefed him on the Political efforts to form the 10th cabinet, domestic & regional stability & security. We reiterated our continued partnership.
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RT @Fawzi_Hariri: Very please to meet Luke Pollard MP, the new UK Minister for the Armed Forces. The minister reiterated UK’s commitment to…
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Delighted to have been able to meet with the APPG for #KurdistanRegion today at Portcullis House, to thank the members and Chair @JohnSlinger for re-establishing the group for this year and to brief them on recent events in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (#KRI) and developments in the wider region, plans to further strengthen and enhance bilateral relations between UK/KRI, and answer questions from members. Their support plays a critical role in ensuring that security, trade, and cultural partnerships between our nations remain on the agenda and receive the attention they deserve. I am immensely grateful to @JohnSlinger, @CalvinBailey, @MarkFergusonMP, @steveracemp, and @ShockatAdam for the insightful discussion of our pressing mutual issues.
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Today, we celebrate Flag Day, a flag that has become a national symbol of peace and cohesion. We reflect on the achievements of the #KurdistanRegion #KRI and its devotion to further progress. Happy #KurdistanFlagDay, and salute to all who dedicated and sacrificed their lives to raise it high to keep it tall. #HappyKurdistanFlagDay
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RT @IKRPresident: It was a pleasure to meet Admiral Sir Antony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom today in Erbil. Ou…
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Delighted to join the 7th Annual #SME4Labour Gala Dinner last night with colleagues, friends, MPs and Peers to celebrate and acknowledge their achievements. Congratulations, @ibrahim_Dogus and the entire team, for such a wonderful gathering filled with meaningful discussions with good friends @FeryalClark and attendees.
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It was an immense pleasure to have my first formal meeting with the Chair of @APPGKurdistan, @JohnSlinger MP, after his appointment. We discussed bilateral relations between the #KurdistanRegion and the United Kingdom, recent regional developments, and the unfolding situation in Syria. We also discussed ways to strengthen our working relations further.
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زۆر خۆشحاڵبووم به پێشوازی له برای بهڕێز د.ههڤاڵ ئهبوبهکرد، پارێزگاری سلێمانی و گفتوگۆکردن لهسهر مێژووی شاری سلێمانی و گهشهی ڕوبهر و دیمۆگرافیای شارهکه له قۆناغه جیاکاندا و، زیندویی و گهشهی بهردهوامی شاره حهیاتهكه وهک پایتهختی ڕۆشنبیری و هونهر. I am delighted to warmly welcome Dr. Haval Abubakar, the Governor of #Slemani, to the @KRG_UK Representation and discuss the city's rich history, its development and expansion over different eras, and its vibrant development as a capital of culture. London 10 December 2024.
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I had a very useful discussion with Dr Aras Bradosty, a pioneer presenter of health programs. His insights on #publichealth are tremendously significant. #DrArasCommunity
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RT @JohnSlinger: As Chair of the APPG for the Kurdistan Region in Iraq @APPGKurdistan I asked the Home Secretary a question in @HouseofComm…
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How grateful to see Ghanim Al_Muftah, @g_almuftah, an inspirational and Global Goodwill Ambassador visiting #KurdistanRegion and attending the enugural of Kurdistan Foundation. #ghanimalmuftah
مع الشعب الكردي الطيب والكريم ❤️ | خۆشم دەوێی، کوردستان! #غانم_المفتاح | #ghanimalmuftah
#kurdistan #كردستان #العراق
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As part of #Kurdishcommunity engagements, I was delighted to attend the event celebrating the 10th anniversary of establishing the Kam Film Production for films, documentaries, and commercial advertisements alongside many #KurdistanDiaspora, the Governor of #Slemani city and the representative of the Federal Republic of Iraq's embassy. Kam Film Production's goals are not only commercial but also aspects of national responsibility, the promotion of #Kurdishculture, and the values we believe in through its productions. Well done to the CEO and the board.
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