By Larisa Muhammed
The Kurdistan Region is passing through an important and sensitive phase that requires a long-term strategy for the horizon of external relations in an unstable region, and the horizon of these relations depends on how it deals with regional and international changes. This issue requires a strategic thinking in which priority is given to It is in the national interest of the people of the Kurdistan Region.
Obviously, one of the most important and important steps for the future is to expand the circle of diplomacy. The region can open its representation in more countries and expand its direct relations with countries around the world. This will create opportunities to receive more support in the political and economic fields, as well as help to better represent the region at the global level.
In terms of the economic aspect, reliance on only a few countries is detrimental to the balance of relations, so the region needs to expand economic and trade partnerships with countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Foreign investment can play an important role in the development of the region’s infrastructure and industry , which will create more jobs and improve the lives of citizens.
In order to expand the horizon of its relations, the Kurdistan Region must maintain a balance in its relations without becoming an arena for conflict with its neighboring countries in order to protect its interests and at the same time build good relations with all parties. Fortunately, the region has been able to maintain this balance, which is due to its diplomatic expertise in managing the nature and quality of relations.
In addition, one of the most important recent steps taken by the Kurdistan Region in the direction of strengthening its external relations has been to resolve its problems with Baghdad in the areas of budget, oil and constitutional authority, which is expected to broaden the understanding after the elections of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, which will provide a strong foundation for strengthening the Kurdistan Region’s international positionThis is because other states prefer to deal with a region that has a strong peaceful relationship with the federal government.
On the other hand, the region can play a more active role at the level of international forums and organizations, such as economic conferences and security forums. This is an opportunity to introduce the regional entity as an active player in solving the region’s problems. However, working to improve the region’s image in the world is of particular importance, through the media, international conferences, and cooperation in various fields.Over the past few months, the President of the Kurdistan Region and the Prime Minister have separately participated in several economic and security forums in the Gulf countries and European countries.
Finally, it can be said that the prospects of the Kurdistan Region’s foreign relations in its current form are very promising, due to the existence of a clear and long-term strategy towards expanding relations, maintaining the balance of relations and resolving internal problems. Therefore, the region can be a beautiful example of stability and development in a region full of complexity and conflict, which is not only in the interest of the people of the Kurdistan Region but also of the entire peoples of the region.