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Foreign relations of Iraqi Kurdistan refers to external relations of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq with states and organizations. Foreign relations are conducted by Kurdistan Regional Government (KGR). Political stability and rapidly developing economy have given the KRG the opportunity to pursue an energetic and broad foreign policy. The KRG's dynamic foreign relations are integral components of the Kurdistan Region's economic and social development. The KRG's primary body for directing its foreign affairs is the Department of Foreign Relations (DFR). The DFR's foremost objectives are to raise the global profile of the Kurdistan Region, improve the Region's international ties with various governments and international organizations, and present the emerging opportunities in the Kurdistan Region to regional and international actors. The KRG's foreign policy vision has paved the way for the establishment of various diplomatic representations in Kurdistan. A total of 28 countries have diplomatic presence in Erbil, with Canada, India and Saudi Arabia recently announcing plans to establish diplomatic missions. Multinational bodies, including the EU, UN, ICRC, JICA, and the KOICA also have offices in Kurdistan. This significant diplomatic presence demonstrates the confidence that foreign governments place in the Kurdistan Region. Additionally, the KRG's presence abroad has also grown significantly since 2007. Currently the KRG has representative offices in 14 countries.〔 == Department of Foreign Relations == The Kurdistan Regional Government (KGR) established the Department of Foreign Relations (DFR) in September 2006 to conduct relations with the international community. Today, the DFR is an integral part of the government, with a wide ranging portfolio of responsibilities. DFR is headed by Foreign Minister Falah Mustafa Bakir from 2006. The KRG 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 and in accordance with the Region's legislation and the Constitution of Iraq. The key responsibilities of the department include: * Strengthening bilateral relations with the international community * Promoting trade, investment, tourism and institutional ties * Supervising the KRG's offices overseas * Liaising with the diplomatic community in the Kurdistan Region * Organising the visits of political and economic delegations to the Kurdistan Region * Coordinating and organising KRG relations with the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Iraqi embassies abroad * Conducting and supporting activities that enhance the image of the Kurdistan Region * Communicating between official KRG institutions and the international community * Providing legal and authentication services to the people of the region and its citizens abroad 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Foreign relations of Iraqi Kurdistan」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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