PM Barzani Attends Final of Diplomatic Football Championship in Erbil
Before the match, Safeen Dizayee, Head of the Kurdistan Regional Government's Department of Foreign Relations, delivered a welcoming speech, expressing his pleasure at the Prime Minister's presence.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The final match of the third Diplomatic Football Championship is being held in Erbil on Sunday, with Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in attendance.
Before the match, Safeen Dizayee, Head of the Kurdistan Regional Government's Department of Foreign Relations, delivered a welcoming speech, expressing his pleasure at the Prime Minister's presence.
"We decided to continue this championship and gather here to spend an enjoyable time together. Although there have been complications over the past few months, we are here to enjoy the occasion, and we are delighted that the Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister is joining us," Dizayee said.
He explained that the tournament aims to bring participants together in a friendly atmosphere and provide an opportunity for interaction and enjoyment.
Dizayee also expressed his gratitude to the diplomatic missions participating in the championship, as well as Salahaddin University-Erbil and its College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, for their support and coordination in organizing the event.
He noted that 16 teams had competed in the tournament, emphasizing that "everyone is a winner."
"We look forward to meeting our friends again and continuing this initiative to maintain vibrant and enthusiastic cooperation among us," Dizayee concluded.