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Interview with Dr. Diary Ahmed Majid, Deputy Head of Mission – Embassy of Iraq in Budapest
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Several foreigners live in Hungary, who have contributed to the country’s development with their mental and financial capital. We ask one of them, Dr. Diary Ahmed Majid, Deputy Head of Mission – Embassy of Iraq in Budapest, what he thinks about Hungary. The interview written by Sandor Szabo for Daily News Hungary.
How long have you been here?
I have been working here as a diplomat since 2011. However, I graduated here in 1996, and I also got my PhD in 2005. Hungary is my second home. I live here with my Hungarian wife and two kids.
…but I also know you have already lived in many countries.
Yes, I also studied in Rome, lived and worked in Prague and Vienna. I had many interesting jobs before becoming a diplomat. I was a taxi driver before completing my studies at university in Vienna, and a post officer and even a lifeguard.
You certainly had an interesting life. If you had to use only one word to describe your staying in Hungary, what would it be?
Well, if you allow me, I would like to use two words. Success and experience. Success in my career and many positive experience in cultural and professional terms. I have given lectures on defense and strategic issues concerning the Middle-East. I have had numerous interviews, as well.
Speaking of the Middle-East…As your mission here expires after four years, you have to leave Hungary for Baghdad very soon. Are you going or leaving home?
I miss Iraq and my city. Hungary is only my second home.
Are you concerned about ISIS and other safety issues in Iraq? Are you not afraid?
No. It is possible to fight against ISIS and it is also a must. Northern Iraq, where I am from, is safe. However, the Iraqi army has to give up territories and there is a real war in the Mid- and estern Iraqi areas. The army should be supplied with aircraft and modern weapons.
Nevertheless, it is important to declare that this war is not a fight between Shia and Sunni groups. ISIS is nothing more than a terrorist group without religion. It is also not a state. Sure, it causes lots of troubles and not only in that area.