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Prime Minister Barzani meets with UNAMI and WHO representatives, describes Baghdad’s cut of Erbil budget as political pressure

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Monday met with representatives from the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in Erbil, to discuss ongoing efforts to form Iraq’s new cabinet as well as Baghdad’s recent move to cut the Kurdistan Region’s share of the federal budget.

Prime Minister Barzani’s message on the arrival of Ramadan

I extend my warm wishes to Muslims in the Kurdistan Region and across the world on the advent of Ramadan. I hope this holy month brings compassion, joy and good deeds. May God answer all our prayers.

Prime Minister Barzani chairs cabinet meeting on coronavirus, warns disease still a threat

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Wednesday chaired a cabinet meeting via video conference to discuss the ongoing coronavirus threat. He thanked the public for their resilience and commitment to the lockdown measures aimed at containing the disease and urged continued compliance.

Prime Minister’s message on 122nd anniversary of Kurdish journalism

I extend my warmest wishes to journalists in the Kurdistan Region on the 122nd anniversary of Kurdish journalism and the publication of 'Kurdistan', the first Kurdish newspaper.

Prime Minister Barzani chairs cabinet meeting on coronavirus, thanks people for patience in fight against pandemic

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Wednesday chaired a cabinet meeting via video conference to discuss the latest developments in the battle against the coronavirus, and to review social distancing measures.

Prime Minister‘s message on the Yazidi New Year

I extend best wishes to my fellow Yazidi citizens in the Kurdistan Region and across the world on the occasion of the Yazidi new year. I hope the new year will bring you happiness, and mark an end to the pain and hardship caused by the genocide you suffered at the hands of Isis terrorists in recent years.