Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Tuesday welcomed the opening of a Kurdish-language section at Peking University, stressing the importance of expanding cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and China.
Barzani made the remarks during a farewell meeting with Liu Jun, China’s Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, as the diplomat concluded his term in office. He praised Liu’s efforts to strengthen relations between the two sides in various areas and wished him success in his future assignment.
Liu Jun expressed his gratitude to the Kurdistan Region Presidency and relevant authorities for the support and cooperation he received during his tenure, reaffirming China’s commitment to continuing the development of bilateral relations.
The meeting also addressed prospects for expanding cooperation between the two sides. Barzani reiterated his appreciation to China for establishing the Kurdish section at Peking University, describing the initiative as a step toward further promoting Kurdish language and cultural exchange.
