Department of Foreign Relations

The Department of Foreign Relations is mandated to promote the interests of the Kurdistan Region and its people in regard to relations with the international community, in accordance with the Region’s legislation and the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq.

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In presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Head of DFR, Mr. Daban Shadala assumes his role as Deputy Head of DFR

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (DFR.GOV.KRD) – In a ceremony at the Department of Foreign Relations (DFR) of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Sunday, Mr. Daban Shadala, the former KRG’s Representation in Spain started his duty as the Deputy Head of DFR.

09 Aug 2020

Minister Safeen Dizayee takes part in panel discussion on the impact of conflict on Kurds in Syria and Iraq

Minister Safeen Dizayee, Head of the Department of Foreign Relations (DFR) of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) spoke on Friday, July 17 in a virtual panel discussion titled The Impact of Deadly Conflict on Kurds in Syria and Iraq.

18 Jul 2020

Minister Safeen Dizayee Meets Belgium’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and of Defence, Philippe Goffin

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Minister Safeen Dizayee, Head of the KRG Department of Foreign Relations had a fruitful meeting on 4th February with a high level Belgian government delegation headed by H.E. Philippe Goffin, Belgium's Minister of Foreign Affairs and of Defense during their official one day visit to Erbil, Kurdistan Region.

05 Feb 2020