The Governor of Erbil receives the head of the Armenian Orthodox community in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region

Today, Saturday, February 18, 2023, the Governor of Erbil, Omed Khoshnaw, received in the provincial office bishop Al-Arshmandrin Ushakan Kulkulian, the head of the Armenian Orthodox sect in Iraq, and his accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, the governor of Erbil welcomed the guest delegation, wishing them a good stay in Erbil, the capital. The two sides discussed tolerance and peaceful and fraternal coexistence between all religions and sects of Kurdistan.

The two sides emphasized strengthening the bonds of tolerance and religious coexistence in the Kurdistan Region, which has become a center for coexistence among all components.

The governor emphasized that the Kurdistan Region, including the capital Erbil, will always remain a haven for coexistence, tolerance, and reconciliation for all communities.

The head of the Armenian Orthodox community in Iraq expressed his gratitude to the governor for the meeting and emphasized the long history of Armenian-Kurdish brotherhood. The delegation discussed the situation of Armenians in Iraqi cities and the Kurdistan Region, their work, duties, problems, and demands. The governor of Erbil pledged to offer support, assistance, and facilitation for the success of their work.