On the sacred occasion of Eid al-Adha, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to muslims in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and around the world. I would like to extend my greetings particularly to the Peshmerga and security forces, the esteemed families of martyrs and the victims of Anfal. May this Eid be celebrated in a serene and joyful atmosphere. I hope this festi ...
Prime Minister: KRG to build new dams across the region
On Thursday, June 24, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Bastora Dam in Erbil governorate. During his speech, PM Barzani emphasised the project's significance and highlighted the importance of water for various aspects of development, including industry, energy supply, agriculture, ...
KRG Prime Minister receives Patriarch Mar Georges III Younan
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) received Mar Georges III Younan, the newly appointed Patriarch of the Ancient Church of the East, on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Prime Minister Barzani congratulated Patriarch Mar Georges III Younan on his appointment and reaffirmed the KRG's dedication to peaceful coexistence among the diverse communities ...
KRG Prime Minister Barzani lays the foundation for Dabeen Cement Factory in Safeen
On Thursday June 22, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Dabeen Cement Factory near Safeen Mountain in Erbil. During the event, PM Barzani delivered a speech in which he underscored the significance of the factory and the importance of the cement industry in creating job opportuniti ...
Prime Minister Barzani receives a delegation from the United States Department of Defense
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) held a meeting with Dana Stroul, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, accompanied by Maj Gen Matthew McFarlane, Commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria. At the start of the meeting, the Deputy Assistant Secre ...
KRG Prime Minister Barzani meets with the head of UNAMI
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) held a meeting with Jeanine Plasschaert, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). The meeting focussed on current issues within the Kurdistan Region. Both parties agreed on the urgent need to hold parliame ...