“It is with profound sorrow that I learned of the passing of Bishop Rabban Al-Qas, a prominent figure in both the Chaldean Church and the broader community of Kurdistan. “Bishop Rabban Al-Qas was a true patriot, ardently defending Kurdistan and championing peaceful coexistence among its diverse ethnic and religious groups. I extend my heartfelt condolences to His Beatitude, Pa ...
KRG Prime Minister Meets German Bundestag Delegation
On Tuesday, August 24, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government met with Lamya Kaddor, a member of the German Bundestag. Klaus Streicher, Germany’s Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, also attended. They discussed the peaceful coexistence of various ethnic and religious groups in the Kurdistan Region, emphasising cultural tolerance and count ...
KRG Prime Minister Hosts Türkiye's Foreign and Energy Ministers
On Thursday, August 24, 2023, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, welcomed Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar. During their discussion, they addressed the latest developments in Iraq and the region, and explored avenues to further bolster the bilateral relationship b ...
KRG Prime Minister Meets New US Consul General in Erbil
On Thursday, August 24, 2023, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani, welcomed Mr. Mark Stroh, the recently appointed US Consul General to Erbil. In their meeting, Prime Minister Barzani congratulated Mr. Stroh on his new role and highlighted the Kurdistan Region's continued commitment to strengthening relations with the United States. He further a ...
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani conveys condolences to French President Emmanuel Macron
Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today conveyed his condolences to French President Emmanuel Macron for the loss of Sergeant Baptiste Gauchot in a road accident south of Erbil. In the message, Prime Minister Barzani conveyed his thoughts to the solder’s family and prayers for the swift recovery of the wounded soldier from the accident. ...
KRG Prime Minister and UAE President Meet in Abu Dhabi
On August 17, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) met with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the deepening of bilateral relations between the UAE and the Kurdistan Region, addressing the need for more robust cooperation in different sectors. Furth ...