Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit officially opened his countrys consulate in Erbil city, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan region, late Sunday in what became the first Arab consulate to be opened in the Kurdish region.

The opening of the consulate is expected to boost bilateral ties between Egypt and Iraq and Kurdistan Region.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Zebari said “The opening of this consulate in Erbil city means the ongoing Egyptian relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region” said Zebari, “which is a very important initiative for the development of bilateral ties in all aspects”

He welcomed Egypt’s “strong presence” in Iraq and hoped the relations benefited both countries. Egypt is also working to launch flights from Cairo to the Kurdish region.

The Kurdistan Region, due to its stability and security, has served as a gate to the rest of Iraq. Abul Gheit said Egyptian companies would flow into Erbil and expand to the rest of the Iraqi cities.

According to Iraqi officials, Egyptian companies are urged to do investment in Iraq in electricity sector.

 

©Aknews