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British Consulate General attends Kurdistan MP's media relations course graduation ceremony

British Consulate General Hugh Evans and the Speaker of Kurdistan Parliament handed out certificates to 32 Members of Parliament and 4 Parliament Advisors.

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Handing out Certificates

British CG Mr. Hugh Evans with the Speaker of Kurdistan Parliament in a ceremony handed participation certificates to 32 MPs and 4 Parliament Advisors

British CG Mr. Hugh Evans with the Speaker of Kurdistan Parliament in a ceremony handed participation certificates to 32 MPs and 4 Parliament Advisors. The certificates were for a training course on media relations covering areas such as ‘how to speak to the press’ and ‘how to do effective public speaking’.

The speaker Dr. Arsalan Bayiz said

these are essential training courses and has an impact on learning more about democracy. We are in need of other countries’ experience and I would like to thank the British Consul General for supporting this training. I would also like to thank IMCK for conducting the training course.

British CG Hugh Evans Said:

this is an essential training for the Parliament. This programme is a part of a bigger programme we have with the Presidency of Parliament. We are looking forward that Kurdistan Parliament becomes one of the best Parliaments in the region.

Published 26 April 2013