Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani receives a delegation of Assyrians from the United States

2025-09-14T11:12:00.000000Z
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September 14, 2025

President Nechirvan Barzani welcomed a delegation of Assyrians from the US, headed by Mr. Sam Darmo, President of the Foundation of Assyrians for Justice. The delegation included several notable figures from the Assyrian community in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, as well as those residing in the United States.

During the meeting, they discussed the circumstances facing Assyrians and other communities in Iraq, with a particular focus on the Kurdistan Region. They exchanged views on the role, status, preparedness, and both the current and future prospects of Assyrians and other communities within the Kurdistan Region.

The visiting delegation expressed gratitude for the harmonious coexistence and mutual respect among the communities in the Kurdistan Region. They thanked the Kurdistan Region for its ongoing support and cooperation since 2003, which has provided a safe haven for Assyrians and others.

In response, President Nechirvan Barzani described the delegation’s visit to the Kurdistan Region as significant and essential for strengthening collaboration. He reaffirmed the Region’s steadfast policy and commitment to safeguarding communities, and commended the contributions and cooperation of Assyrians in various aspects of life in the Kurdistan Region.

They also discussed the involvement of the Assyrian diaspora in the United States and abroad.