They also discussed the progress in achieving direct flights to Erbil, and touched on establishing the presence of a British university in the region. Minister Burt said that he was pleased to see the region continue to develop.
On his arrival in Erbil, the UK Foreign Office Minister was welcomed at Erbil International Airport by the Interior Minister Karim Sinjari and Minister Mustafa. Mrs Talar Faiq Salih, the airport's Director, gave Minister Burt a tour of the airport. On Mr Burt’s last visit to Kurdistan just under three years ago, the new airport had not yet become operational. He was provided with information about traffic, passenger figures, airlines and cargo operations.
Minister Burt was delighted to see the new airport in operation, particularly because it was designed by the British engineering firm Scott Wilson.
Following the tour, Minister Mustafa and Dr Fuad Hussein, President Barzani’s Chief of Staff, hosted Minister Burt for dinner. They discussed Iraq’s main political issues, relations between Erbil and Baghdad, the mass demonstrations in other parts of Iraq, and the events in Syria.
Minister Mustafa hosted a working lunch for Minister Burt with several KRG ministers and officials at the Saad Abdulla Convention Centre: The Minister for Martyrs and Anfal Affairs, Aram Mohamed; the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Dr Serwan Baban; the Minister for Trade and Industry Sinan Celebi; and the Governor of Erbil Nawzad Hadi, who accompanied the UK minister on a tour of Erbil’s ancient citadel.
(Source: KRG)
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