On Saturday, 4 May 2024, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) received Charlie Pacana Manangan, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Philippines to Iraq. Expressing congratulations to Ambassador Manangan on assuming his new role, Prime Minister Barzani reaffirmed the KRG's support for the Philippines Embassy. In turn, Ambassador Manangan e ...
KRG Prime Minister Discusses Kurdistan Elections with British Ambassador
On Tuesday, 30 April 2024, Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), held a meeting with Steven Hitchen, the British Ambassador to Iraq. The discussions primarily centred on the importance of conducting parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region. Both parties recognised the need to address challenges and obstacles that could impede the el ...
Statement by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on terror attack on Khor Mor
I strongly condemn tonight’s terror attack on Khor Mor. My thoughts and condolences are with the four civilians killed, and I wish the wounded a swift recovery. I have instructed the Ministry of Health to provide all necessary support. I urge the federal government to credibly investigate, hold the perpetrators accountable, and provide lasting assurances to our people. Accordi ...
High-Level Summit in Erbil: Strengthening Ties Between Türkiye and Kurdistan
On Monday, 22 April 2024, Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, alongside Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), warmly received Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, and his delegation at Erbil International Airport. Subsequently, in a meeting that included Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister and sev ...
Prime Minister Barzani's Address on Kurdish Journalism Day
On Kurdish Journalism Day, marking the anniversary of the first issue of the Kurdistan Newspaper by Mikdad Midhat Bedir Khan and the anniversary of the establishment of the Kurdistan Union of Journalists, I extend my congratulations to all journalists in Kurdistan and wish them continued success. In the Kurdistan Region, it is with pride that journalists fulfil their duties wi ...
KRG Prime Minister Commemorates 33rd Anniversary of UNSCR 688
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR 688) on 5 April 1991, in response to the egregious assault by the former Iraqi regime on millions of Kurds heading towards the borders. This pivotal resolution by the Security Council laid the groundwork for the establishment of a No-Fly Zone, curbing attacks, tyranny, and opp ...