Erbil-Seoul relations 'friendly, historic,' says PM Barzani

The consul general was inaugurated in the position in September 2022.

Kurdistan 24 2023/09/09 11:48

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (left) walking alongside outgoing Republic of Korea Consul General in Erbil Cho Kijoung, Sept. 9, 2023. (Photo: KRG)

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ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Saturday described the bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Republic of Korea as "friendly and historic" with the Asian country's outgoing envoy.

Barzani received Cho Kijoung, the outgoing Republic of Korea consul general in Erbil, where they discussed their bilateral ties and cooperation with South Korea.

The premier described Erbil-Seoul relations as "friendly and historic," thanking the diplomat for his efforts in strengthening and enhancing the ties, according to a press release.

Kijoung appreciated the "excellent cooperation" of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) with his diplomatic mission. He expressed his willingness to further deepen the ties between the Kurdistan Region and South Korea, particularly in the education field, and support the KRG ninth cabinet's reform program, including the digitalization of public services.

The consul general was inaugurated in the position in Sept. 2022.

Since 2003, the country has been closely involved in the Kurdistan Region through funding and supporting development projects, including health and reconstruction projects and the building of schools.

Outgoing Republic of Korea Consul General in Erbil Cho Kijoung (left) is pictured while speaking to Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Erbil, Sept. 9, 2023. (Photo: KRG)

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) is pictured during his meeting with outgoing Republic of Korea Consul General in Erbil Cho Kijoung, Sept. 9, 2023. (Photo: KRG)