President Masoud Barzani told a Russian Orthodox Church delegation Tuesday that Kurdistan's interfaith harmony stems from genuine conviction rather than mere policy. Metropolitan Anthony led the visiting group and praised the regional leader for cultivating peace among diverse communities. The president cited historical examples showing how different groups supported each other during hardships across generations.
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met the same delegation earlier and reinforced that the government protects rights for all faiths. The Russian clergy described the region as fortunate because religious groups coexist peacefully with safeguarded freedoms. Officials pointed to 50 schools teaching the ancient Syriac language as evidence of commitment to preserving minority cultures through education programs established since 1993.
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met the same delegation earlier and reinforced that the government protects rights for all faiths. The Russian clergy described the region as fortunate because religious groups coexist peacefully with safeguarded freedoms. Officials pointed to 50 schools teaching the ancient Syriac language as evidence of commitment to preserving minority cultures through education programs established since 1993.
