Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani issued the following statement on the New Year occasion. “Dear people of Kurdistanis, “I wish you all a happy New Year and share my dream that an era of peace, stability, and prosperity may finally grace the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the Middle East. “As we enter 2022, it is my hope that our bro ...
Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani meets with Turkish Ambassador to Iraq
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani today met with the Turkish Ambassador to Iraq, Ali Riza Guney, and the Turkish Consul General in Erbil, Hakan Karacay, to discuss the latest regional political developments. Both parties underscored the need to preserve the stability and the security of Iraq, which includes prioritizing a constructi ...
Deputy Prime Minister meets with Canadian Head of Office in Erbil
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani today met with the Erbil Head of Office for the Embassy of Canada in Iraq, Yves Duval, to discuss bilateral relations between Canada and the Kurdistan Region. Regarding the post-election political developments in the country, both officials urged for government formation talks to swiftly progress an ...
Kurdistan Region Deputy Prime Minister meets with German Consul General
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani today met with the German Deputy Consul General in Erbil, Sven Mossler, to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and Germany. Going over the latest political developments in Iraq and the ongoing post-election efforts in Baghdad, both officials emphasized the n ...
Statement by KRG's Deputy Prime Minister on recent ISIS attacks
“We are saddened by the news that another ISIS terrorist attack has claimed the lives of ten people in the Kurdistan Region. We mourn the loss of seven Peshmerga and three civilians, and send our condolences to the families of the victims.“This increase in ISIS attacks is an unfortunate and deadly reminder that the threat of ISIS is still present, and it is critical that we enh ...
Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani meets with British Ambassador to Iraq
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani today received a delegation headed by British Ambassador to Iraq, Mark Bryson-Richardson, and British Consul General in Erbil, David Hunt. During the meeting, both sides agreed the post-election period in Iraq is a critical moment for Iraq and urged for all parties to engage in meaningful dialogue a ...