Curriculum Vitae

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H.E. MR. HAIDAR ALI SULTAN

AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ

Biographical Details:

Born in Iraq, he is a father of three children.Throughout his professional career, he has gained extensive experience living and working in multicultural environments. This experience has contributed to the development of his skills in adaptation, intercultural communication, and his understanding of diplomatic relations and practices.

Professional Experience:

• Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Bulgaria

• Consul General of the Republic of Iraq in Frankfurt, Germany (2025–2026)

• Diplomatic Advisor and Director of the Political Planning Department – ​​Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Baghdad (2023–2025)

 • Consul of the Republic of Iraq – Head of the Political Section – Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in London (2020–2021)

• Deputy Consul General in Manchester, United Kingdom (2018–2020)

• Director of the Protocol Directorate – Office of the Minister of Interior (2014–2016)

 • Member of the Think Tank Center and Higher Committee of the National ID – Ministry of Interior (2015–2016)

• Served in the Office of the Inspector General – Baghdad (2010)

Qualifications and Professional Courses:

• Intensive course on Future Leadership – Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Paris, France

 • Completed a Diplomatic Training course – Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Baghdad, Iraq

• Course on Strategic Planning

Research and Academic Interests:

 • Research in the field of political sociology, including work on “The Kurdish State: Between Reality and Ambition”, Niccolò Machiavelli and Florentine Society. The Perspectives of Machiavelli and Hegel on Civil Society and Political Power.

Education:

 • Bachelor’s Degree in Social and Political Sciences – Birkbeck, University of London

• Computer Network Engineering – Microsoft – London

 Capabilities:

 – Management capabilities

– Building and developing social networks

 – Public relations and community engagement

– Technical and research analysis

 – Conflict management and mediation Analysis of politics and public opinion

 Languages:

 Arabic – English – Kurdish

Competencies:

International law, diplomacy, foreign policy, and public administration

 Interests:

Reading, cross-cultural exchange, social networking, travel.