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Talks at the U.S. State Department addressed Christian political representation, the ongoing Ezidi crisis, and the need for continued international protection for Iraq’s vulnerable communities.
Kurdistan Region Minister of Transport and Communications Ano Jawher held a series of high-level meetings in Washington, D.C., during an official visit to the United States, focusing on the protection and political representation of Iraq’s religious and ethnic minorities.
Jawher met with Dalia Turski, Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of State, where discussions addressed the rights and security of the Christian community in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, as well as the ongoing challenges facing other vulnerable groups, particularly the Ezidi community.
Both sides emphasized the importance of religious freedom, safeguarding minority rights, and strengthening peaceful coexistence through continued international dialogue and long-term solutions.
In a statement posted on X, Jawher said the meetings reaffirmed U.S. engagement on minority protection and representation, noting the Kurdistan Region’s role as a haven for displaced communities since the rise of ISIS in 2014.
The talks come as many minorities in Iraq continue to face unresolved issues, including displacement, political marginalization, and accountability for past crimes.