The Consul General visited the city of Leeds, where he met with Member of Parliament Mr Alex Sobel of the Laboure Party, representing Leeds.

The Consul General, Dr Wael Al-Robaaie, visited the city of Leeds, where he met with Member of Parliament Mr Alex Sobel of the Labour Party, representing Leeds.

During the meeting, the Consul General reaffirmed the Consulate’s commitment to supporting Iraqis in Leeds and surrounding areas, where there is a significant Iraqi presence, and emphasised the importance of maintaining strong relations with British MPs to enhance Iraq–UK cooperation.

MP Sobel welcomed the visit and expressed his support for closer coordination, highlighting the valuable role of the Iraqi community in Leeds. Both sides agreed on the importance of continuing dialogue and expanding cooperation, particularly with local universities and Leeds Museum, as well as encouraging greater participation of the Iraqi community in cultural and academic activities.

The discussion also underscored the importance of building links with counterpart institutions in Iraq and working towards organising reciprocal parliamentary visits in the near future to further strengthen bilateral relations.