Today December 2, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. Discussions focused on developments in Iraq and conflict in the Middle East. Prime Minister Barzani underscored the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)'s important role as an ...
KRG Prime Minister Meets with UAE President and UN Secretary General
On December 1, 2023, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Prime Minister Masrour Barzani attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) inauguration in Dubai. He was welcomed by Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, and António Guterres, the UN Secretary General. Prime Minister Barzani plans to engage with various leaders during ...
KRG announces first honey exports to Qatar
As part of the KRG’s agenda to diversify the economy, support farmers, and empower the private sector, two tons of Kurdistan’s premium honey were delivered to Qatar by air today. An additional ton has been sold to local and national retailers in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, further supporting Kurdistan’s hardworking beekeepers. It will appear on the shelves next month. This ...
KRG Prime Minister Meets French Consul General
On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Dr. Yann Braem, the newly appointed Consul General of France in the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Barzani congratulated Dr. Braem on his appointment and expressed the KRG's eagerness to enhance bilateral relations. In return, Consul General Braem emphasised the special place of the Kurdistan Regio ...
KRG Prime Minister Aims to Enhance JICA Cooperation
On November 28, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) led the inauguration of the Alumni Association of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The event also served as a platform to spotlight JICA's impactful work, activities, and projects in the Kurdistan Region. The ceremony, attended by Mr. Futoshi Matsumoto, the Japanes ...
KRG Prime Minister Inaugurates Van Steel Iron Factory, Emphasises Economic Growth and Cooperation
On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) inaugurated the Van Steel Iron Factory in Erbil. The factory, operated by Galiawa Group, is now the largest iron and steel facility in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. In his speech, Prime Minister Barzani highlighted the KRG's commitment to bolstering the industrial sector, ...