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Russia to open two consulates. in
Kurdistan and in Iraq
24.10.2007 |
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October
24, 2007
Erbil-Hewler, Kurdistan region 'Iraq',--
The Russian ambassador in Iraq said on Wednesday
that his country intends to open two consulates: the
First in Erbil, the capital of Kurdistan autonomous
region and the second in Basra in southern Iraq.
"Russia will open a consulate in Erbil and then in
Basra as a strong sign of its desire to boost its
relations with Iraq in various domains," a
presidential statement quoted the ambassador after
his meeting with President Jalal Talabani on Tuesday
night.
"We wait for the arrival of an Iraqi experts
delegation to activate the joint committee in the
economic field and we are ready to exchange
political and economic experiences," the ambassador
also said.
"Talabani stressed on the importance to bolster
bilateral ties between Iraq and Russia in political,
economic and cultural fields, highlighting the
necessity to carry out the signed agreements between
the two sides," the statement added.
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Russia to open Consulate in Kurdistan region |
"The president also said that Iraq encourages
Russian companies to contribute in reconstruction
operations and to make investment in relatively-safe
regions, mainly in Iraq's Kurdistan and provinces in
southern Iraq as a first stage," it added.
VOI
Since 1991, the Kurds of Iraq achieved self-rule in
part of the country. Today's teenagers are the first
generation to grow up under Kurdish rule. In the new
Iraqi Constitution, it is referred to as Kurdistan
region.
Kurdistan region has all the trappings of an
independent state -- its own constitution, its own
parliament, its own flag, its own army, its own
border, its own border patrol, its own national
anthem, its own education system, its own
International airports, even its own stamp inked
into the passports of visitors.
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