In an exclusive interview, President Nechirvan Barzani sheds light on his vision for improving global ties, protecting the environment, encouraging youth entrepreneurship, improving the role of women, and coexistence in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

How would you characterize the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s (KRI) global vision by improving diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties?

For many decades, we were isolated and neglected, to our detriment, by the global community. In 1991, we returned from exile to our homeland at a time when UN-authorized trade sanctions disconnected contact with the rest of the world. International trade was severely restricted to food and medicine, telecommunications were disconnected, and traveling beyond our borders was almost impossible. We were subjected to threats and attacks from our neighbors. This isolation prevented us from seeking the recognition and help we deserved.

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