On the anniversary of the Halabja chemical attack and its surrounding areas, today we solemnly remember the martyrs of that mass atrocity perpetrated by the former Iraqi regime, a memory that will forever remain in our hearts. We express our deepest respect for the sacrifices of our patriotic and struggling people of Halabja, especially for those wounded in the catastrophe and ...

PM Masrour Barzani receives Austrian Ambassador to Iraq
Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received the Austrian Ambassador to Iraq, Andrea Nasi, on Thursday. The meeting stressed the need to further develop bilateral relations in various fields. They also discussed the latest developments in Iraq, especially the preparations for the upcoming elections. The Austrian Ambassador thanked the Prime Mini ...

PM Masrour Barzani welcomes JICA delegation
Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) – Today, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani welcomed a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), led by Hiroshi Suzuki, Director of the JICA Office in Iraq. They discussed expanding cooperation in education and reviewed Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s proposal to benefit from the Japanese education and learning system in ...

PM Masrour Barzani receives Leader of Syria’s al-Ghad Movement
Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) – Today, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani welcomed Ahmad Jarba, Leader of Syria's (al-Ghad) Movement. They discussed the situation in Syria, including ongoing changes and developments. Both sides stressed the importance of safeguarding peace and stability, and ensuring that the rights of the Kurdish people and all components in Syria are protect ...

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani bids farewell to the UK Ambassador
Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) – Today, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani bid farewell to Stephen Hitchen, UK Ambassador to Iraq. They discussed the situation in Iraq and the region and the urgent need to resolve issues between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government based on the Constitution and the preservation of the region’s federal status. The Prime Minister thank ...

PM Masrour Barzani receives the new Consul General of the Netherlands
Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) – Today, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received the new Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Kurdistan Region, Adriaan IJsselstein. The Prime Minister congratulated him on his assumption of office, wished him success in his duties, and expressed the KRG’s full support for the further development of relations between the Kur ...