On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) launched two pivotal projects in Zakho: an Industrial Area and a Recycling Factory. In his speech, Prime Minister Barzani emphasised the projects' roles in job creation and economic growth in the Kurdistan Region. Below is the full transcript of Prime Minister’s Speech: “I ...
Kurdistan Will Play Its Role in Confronting Climate Change
This year’s Middle East Peace and Security (MEPS) Forum is taking place at a pivotal moment, both for the world as a whole and for the Middle East in particular. The unfolding challenges in the region have far-reaching implications that extend well beyond its borders. While we must continue to engage with the brittle nature of regional geopolitics, we must also turn our attent ...
KRG Prime Minister Meets with United Nations Delegation
On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) held a meeting with Volker Perthes, Head of the Independent Strategic Review Team (ISRT) from the United Nations. This meeting follows the mandate of Security Council resolution 2682 (2023). Mr. Perthes underscored the purpose of the visit, which is to evaluate the tasks ...
KRG Prime Minister Inaugurates 5th International Trade Fair for Industry and Construction
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) unveiled the 5th International Trade Fair for Industry and Construction in Erbil. This fair focuses on construction materials, electricity, heating, and cooling systems. With 34 local companies and 178 foreign companies from 10 different countries participating, including ...
KRG Prime Minister Visits Erbil Institute of Fine Arts Festival
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) paid a visit to the Erbil Institute of Fine Arts Festival. The Prime Minister extended his congratulations to the festival organisers and emphasised his appreciation for the arts, particularly painting. He remarked that the artworks showcased at the festival are remarkable, ...
KRG Prime Minister Welcomes Cardinal Sako of the Chaldean Catholic Church
On Monday, November 13, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) cordially received Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako, the Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq and worldwide. Cardinal Sako shared insights from his recent visit to the Holy See, where he met with His Holiness Pope Francis. He also expressed his deep appreciation to P ...