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The page lists diplomatic missions in Kurdistan Region , a semi-autonomous federal region of Iraq. First fully accredited consulates general was opened by Iran and Russia [1] in 2007. Currently, 31 countries have official representation in Kurdistan Region, while Belarus, Cyprus, Denmark, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka have honorary consulates. [2]
All representations are in Erbil. Only Iran has a consulate general also in Sulaymaniyah.
The list includes honorary consulates but does not include countries that have expressed interest or plans in opening a representation.
Relations of Kurdistan Region of Iraq with foreign states and organizations are conducted by the Kurdistan Region. Political stability and a rapidly developing economy have given the KRG the opportunity to pursue a foreign policy independent from the federal government's. 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 emerging business opportunities in the Kurdistan Region to regional and international actors.