On his first visit to the Kurdistan Region, Jan Snaidauf, the new Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Iraq, met with several senior Kurdish officials to discuss recent developments in Iraq, Syria, and the broader region.
According to a readout from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), the officials “discussed strengthening bilateral relations and the importance of forming the new KRG cabinet without delay.”
Ambassador Snaidauf reaffirmed his country’s desire to further develop relations with the Kurdistan Region across different sectors.
On his 1st visit to the #Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the Ambassador met on Tuesday H.E. @IKRPresident Nechirvan Barzani, KDP leader @masoud_barzani and DFR Chair @SafeenDizayee. Very friendly reception and deep discussions on developments in Iraq, Syria and the region. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/C0IUhYArvM
— Czechia in Iraq (@CZBaghdad) December 17, 2024
In a separate meeting, he also met with Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, who expressed his and the Kurdistan Region’s support for the success of the Ambassador’s mission.
According to a readout from the Kurdistan Region Presidency, the newly appointed Czech Ambassador conveyed his delight in visiting the Kurdistan Region, emphasizing the significance his country places on its relationship with both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
He underscored the commitment to enhancing their collaboration across various sectors.
Additionally, President Masoud Barzani welcomed Ambassador Snaidauf in a meeting that was also attended by Karl Kortanek, the Consul General of the Czech Republic in Erbil.
@CzechErbil wishes #KRI a happy #FlagDay. ???#Czechia?#KRI pic.twitter.com/GLQVi0rMfk
— Czech Consulate General Erbil (@CzechErbil) December 17, 2024
According to a readout from the Barzani Headquarters, Ambassador Snaidauf conveyed his hopes for the success of ongoing political dialogue among Kurdish parties to form a new cabinet for the KRG.
President Masoud Barzani emphasized the importance of strengthening the relationship between the KRG and the Czech Republic, noting the readiness of both sides to further enhance ties in various fields.
He also expressed his hopes for the success of Ambassador Snaidauf’s tenure and highlighted the long-standing historical relations between the Kurdish and Czech peoples, wishing for these relations to continue to grow stronger.
