President Masoud Barzani received the distinguished Kurdish sociologist and academic, Dr. Rashad Miran, in a meeting at his office in Birman on Monday.

The audience focused on Dr. Miran's extensive scientific and academic contributions. President Barzani commended the scholar's lifelong efforts, highlighting his role in advancing Kurdish intellectual and academic fields. In a notable gesture, President Barzani extended his personal congratulations to Dr. Miran for his recent international recognition: the prestigious Pushkin Prize. The award was conferred upon Dr. Miran by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a ceremony in Moscow last month.

During the meeting, Dr. Miran expressed his gratitude to President Barzani for the reception and provided a summary of his scholarly work and key achievements. As a token of respect and intellectual exchange, Dr. Miran presented President Barzani with a collection of his authored books and publications.