Safeen Muhsin Dizayee (Sorani Kurdish: سەفین دزەیی) is an Iraqi Kurdish politician serving as Minister and Head of the Department of Foreign Relations of the Kurdistan Regional Government since 21 July 2019.[1][2][3][4] He is a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party.
Safeen Muhsin Dizayee | |
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سەفین دزەیی | |
 Safeen Dizayee at a 2019 event. | |
| Minister of Foreign Relations | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office July 21, 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Masrour Barzani |
| Preceded by | Falah Mustafa Bakir |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 2009–2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Barham Salih |
| Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister | |
| Prime Minister | Nechirvan Barzani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963 Erbil, Iraq |
| Nationality | Kurdish |
| Political party |  KDP |
| Alma mater | Berkshire College of Art and Design |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political Career
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Safeen Dizayee has held several prominent positions in the Kurdish political landscape. Prior to his current role as Minister and Head of the Department of Foreign Relations of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Dizayee served as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani. He was also the spokesperson and Head of the Department of Media and Information (DMI) for the KRG during the 7th and 8th cabinets, where he played a significant role in diplomatic outreach and media relations for the regional government.[5] [6]
From 2009 to 2012, Dizayee served as the Minister of Education in the KRG's 6th cabinet. During his tenure, he was involved in the modernization of the region's educational system, focusing on curriculum reform and the development of educational standards.[7] [8]
In addition, Dizayee headed the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) International Relations Office from 2004 to 2009, and served as the KDP representative in Turkey starting in 1992, a key position in maintaining cross-border relations for the Kurdish cause.[9] His early diplomatic experience has been crucial in shaping his current role in foreign relations for the KRG.
References
edit- ^ Zaman, Amberin (July 22, 2019). "Former government spokesman tapped as KRG foreign relations head". Al-Monitor.
- ^ "Safeen Dizayee new head of Kurdistan Region foreign relations". Rudaw. 22 July 2019.
- ^ "Minister Safeen Dizayee receives Head of UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Iraq". Kurdistan Regional Government official website. 17 Oct 2020.
- ^ "Sefin Dizayi, Erbil Başkonsolosu Karaçay ile görüştü". Rudaw. 23 July 2019.
- ^ "KRG is restoring diplomatic relations, spokesperson says of Moscow trip". Rudaw. 10 May 2018.
- ^ "Mr. spokesman of KRG Visited Tishk International University". Tishk International University (TIU). October 31, 2018.
- ^ "HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL SECURITY FORUM: DAY 2". C-SPAN. 17 November 2012.
- ^ "Iraqi curriculum framework". UNESDOC - UNESCO Digital Library - UNESCO.org. 2012.
- ^ "Dizayi Türkiye'den süre istedi". İhlas News Agency. November 16, 2007.