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 ...
KRG Prime Minister: Developing the Education Sector is Among our Priorities
On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, during an award ceremony to honour Kurdistan's top ranked students for the academic year of 2022-2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) emphasised the significance of the education sector. Below is an excerpt from PM Barzani’s speech: "In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Esteemed guests, Dear lecturers, ...
KRG Prime Minister Barzani receives Sheikh Mane Humaydi Daham
On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) met with Sheikh Mane Humaydi Daham al-Hadi, leader of the Arab tribe of Shammar in Syria, with Sheikh Hammoud Hamidi Daham al-Hadi also in attendance. Their discussions focused on the friendly relations between the Shammar tribe of Syria and the Kurdish people. They also em ...