A delegation from the General Directorate of Syriac Culture and Arts visited the Ankawa Municipality Office on Sunday, May 11, 2025, to offer their congratulations and best wishes to the new mayor on the occasion of his appointment and the beginning of his duties.
The delegation included the General Director, Mr. Kaldo Ramzi Oghanna, the Director of Syriac Heritage and Museum, Mr. Bernard Yousif, along with several staff members from the directorate. They extended their congratulations to the new mayor, Engineer Ari Gharib Qaqos, and wished him success in his work serving Ankawa and its residents.
During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of mutual cooperation in various social activities organized by the General Directorate of Syriac Culture and Arts. Mr. Oghanna stated that the directorate is always open to working with all institutions to support and develop the cultural life of the Syriac community.
It is worth noting that Engineer Ari Gharib Qaqos was born in Ankawa and holds a bachelor’s degree in Road and Bridge Engineering from Erbil Polytechnic University.
