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Kurdistan Regional Govt minister to meet
Australian political and business leaders
4.12.2006 |
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December
4, 2006
Erbil, Kurdistan Region (Iraq) ,-- Falah
Bakir, the Kurdistan Regional Government Director of
Foreign Relations, arrived in Canberra on Sunday 3rd
December for an official visit during which he will
meet with political and business leaders, officials
from the Australian government and representatives
of the Kurdistani community in Australia.
The aim of the visit is to build greater
international support for the Kurdistan Region’s
political and economic
development.
“This visit offers a chance to present our ideas and
hopes for the future of Iraq and the Kurdistan
Region directly to the highest levels of the
Australian government,” said Minister Bakir.
“Australia is an important coalition partner and has
been playing a key role in supporting the liberation
of Iraq.
We are grateful for the sacrifices which they have
made for our freedom and I look forward to thanking
Australia’s leaders personally.” |
Falah Mustafa Bakir, Kurdistan Regional Government
Director of Foreign Relations
Photo:KRG |
During his visit, Minister Bakir will meet with
Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer as well
as Minister for Education Julie Bishop, Minister for
Conservation Eric Abetz, and Minister for
Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Gary
Hardgrave.
He will also meet with the President of the Senate
Paul Calvert, the Australian-Iraqi Parliamentary
Friendship Group, and the Shadow Minister for
Foreign Affairs Kevin Rudd.
Meetings are also scheduled with the Australian
Petroleum Production and Exploration Association and
other private sector groups.
“I will be discussing the progress we are making in
the Kurdistan Region and our security situation, as
well as discussing with government and private
sector leaders how they can help by investing in our
Region," said Minister Bakir.
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