
APPG Kurdistan
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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Kurdistan Region in Iraq.
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09-05-2012 16:00:50
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Had discussions with Ms. Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman on the Kurdistan Region's international relations with the international community, coordination, and the upcoming Third Conference of our Representatives abroad. I commend her dedicated efforts and valuable work in this regard.


The Iraqi Kurds need solidarity and practical means to defend themselves. We cannot abandon our ally in their moment of urgent need. Jack Lopresti MP, Chair appgkurdistan.org.uk/?p=910 Jack Lopresti Karwan Jamal Tahir Safeen Dizayee Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman KRG Dept. of Foreign Relations

Later today, I met with KRI President Nechirvan Barzani and KRI DPM Qubad Talabani and PUK President Bafel Jalal Talabani to stand in solidarity with the people of the KRI. [1/2]
![Stephen Hitchen FCDO (@schitchenfcdo) on Twitter photo Later today, I met with KRI President <a href="/IKRPresident/">Nechirvan Barzani</a> and KRI DPM <a href="/qubadjt/">Qubad Talabani</a> and PUK President <a href="/Bafeltalabani/">Bafel Jalal Talabani</a> to stand in solidarity with the people of the KRI. [1/2] Later today, I met with KRI President <a href="/IKRPresident/">Nechirvan Barzani</a> and KRI DPM <a href="/qubadjt/">Qubad Talabani</a> and PUK President <a href="/Bafeltalabani/">Bafel Jalal Talabani</a> to stand in solidarity with the people of the KRI. [1/2]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GEELsYVW8AACbWX.jpg)

We have a very important relationship with the UK. In Davos today, I thanked FS David Cameron for the UK’s unequivocal condemnation of the attack on Erbil and its strong support for KRI and Iraq. #KurdistanAtDavos #wef24

Mary Glindon MP in Commons. MPs know Iraqi Kurdistan is firm ally against extremism, and will be disgusted that Iranian regime targeted Erbil in vile and illegal act. Karwan Jamal Tahir Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman Safeen Dizayee KRG Dept. of Foreign Relations Mary Glindon appgkurdistan.org.uk/?p=912

.Mary Glindon The Iranian missile attack on Erbil was a shocking and vile act. In the Commons I urged a debate on how the Government can best assist & support Iraq’s complaint at the UN about Iranian aggression. Karwan Jamal Tahir Safeen Dizayee Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman appgkurdistan.org.uk/?p=915

.Jack Lopresti introduces vital Commons debate on the bilateral relationship between the UK and Iraqi Kurdistan at 9.30am on 7 February based on 17 years of APPG work proving Kurds don’t just have the mountains as their friends. Karwan Jamal Tahir Safeen Dizayee Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman KRG_UK

UK MP Jack Lopresti on Wednesday chaired a debate on the UK relationship with the Kurdistan Region, and underlined that the UK should support their Kurdish friends and allies APPG Kurdistan kurdistan24.net/en/story/33980…

Minister Leo Docherty “We continue to work closely together towards our shared aspiration for a secure, stable and thriving Kurdistan region of Iraq within a peaceful and prosperous Iraq.” Jack Lopresti Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman Karwan Jamal Tahir kurdistan24.net/en/story/33980…


As Chair of the APPG on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, I led a delegation strengthening UK ties with the KRI, with fiona hodgson. Visit included PM Masrour Barzani, security talks, humanitarian work & cultural exchange. Thanks KRI for your welcome. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Kurdistan Regional Government




Excellent reportage piece at Labour Uncut from Toby Bell in my office, reflecting on our recent visit to the Kurdistan Region in Iraq (KRI) with the APPG on the KRI APPG Kurdistan 👀 labour-uncut.co.uk/2025/06/05/did…