In Erbil... The Consulate General of the Republic of India Organizes a Special Program

Tonight, Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Consulate General of the Republic of India in Erbil organized a special event to introduce and outline the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program, one of the country's key initiatives for fostering cooperation and exchanging expertise with partner nations.

The event was attended by Fawzi Hariri, Chief of Staff to the Kurdistan Region Presidency; Safeen Dizayee, Head of the Department of Foreign Relations of the Kurdistan Regional Government; Omed Khoshnaw, Governor of Erbil; the Ambassador of India to Iraq; the Indian Consul General in Erbil; alongside several diplomats, prominent figures, and experts. Established in 1964 by the Government of the Republic of India, the ITEC program is administered by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Its primary objective is to build the capacity of government personnel, facilitate the transfer of technical and administrative expertise, and strengthen international and economic cooperation. Under this program, specialized training courses and educational programs in India are offered to civil servants and representatives of government institutions from partner countries.
 

These courses cover a diverse array of fields, including diplomacy and international relations, public administration and leadership, information technology and artificial intelligence, economics and finance, cybersecurity, media and journalism, as well as energy and sustainable development.
This event was held as part of the Indian Consulate's ongoing efforts to strengthen and expand bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Republic of India.