The only regional leader.. Nechirvan Barzani participates with world leaders in the opening of the Paris Olympics , 27 JULY

The only regional leader.. Nechirvan Barzani participates with world leaders in the opening of the Paris Olympics

7/26/2024

The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, will participate in the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as one of the prominent figures and the only regional leader at this global event.

This participation represents a milestone in international relations and highlights the Kurdistan Region on the global stage. It also reflects the role of President Nechirvan Barzani as a regional leader and an active and influential party in the international arena.

 Relations with France

Nechirvan Barzani's presence reflects the strong relations between the Kurdistan Region and France, which, as one of the countries supporting Kurdistan in various fields, sees Barzani's participation as an opportunity to strengthen these relations.

Interacting with world leaders also allows Barzani to open doors for more cooperation and investment in the region, as participating in a major global event such as the Olympics enhances the image of the Kurdistan Region internationally and demonstrates its ability to play an effective role in major global events.

Another dimension of participation is that it gives Kurdish culture a chance to be in the spotlight, which can enhance the understanding and appreciation of Kurdish culture on a global level.

President Barzani's participation in the international event also enhances the image of cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and the government in Baghdad, as the region shows its interest in participating in major global events, in addition to giving a political message that reflects the stability of the region and its ability to interact with the international community in a positive way.

Barzani and world leaders

In addition to Barzani, France is preparing today, Friday, to receive a large number of heads of state and government, kings, and the First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, in a unique opening ceremony for the Summer Olympics on the Seine River, amid tight security reinforcements.

The ceremony will also be attended by Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, in addition to a large group of European leaders, headed by the new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who seeks to strengthen relations with France, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, accompanied by the country's President Salome Zourabichvili, and Moldovan President Maia Sandu.

The Olympics will be an opportunity for intense diplomatic activity, as the Portuguese UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will urge countries to "lay down their weapons", stressing the importance of the "Olympic Truce" called for by French President Emmanuel Macron.   LINK