UK Consul General highlights friendly relationship between UK and Kurdistan Region

“We look forward to fostering new partnerships and making the most of all the opportunities that arise.”
The UK Consul General in the Kurdistan Region Rosy Cave (Photo: Kurdistan 24)
The UK Consul General in the Kurdistan Region Rosy Cave (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – The UK Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, Rosy Cave, on Sunday delivered opening remarks at the Coronation Ceremony event in Erbil, saying there “is a warm and friendly relationship between the UK and the KRI (Kurdistan Region of Iraq).”

“It's a very special moment for us. It's our opportunity to celebrate the coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, which took place yesterday in London. It's the first coronation in 70 years, so it's a big moment for us Brits,” she told Kurdistan 24.

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UK Consul General Cave added that “we're really delighted that we have the opportunity to work with the (Kurdish) government here on issues like digitalization, financial reform, security sector reform, and really importantly, education.”

“We have the British International University Erbil opening later this year, and we look forward to making more of that relationship, fostering new partnerships and making the most of all the opportunities that arise.” 

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