Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received the Canadian Parliamentary Friends of the Kurds group led by MP Tom Kmiec in Erbil today. The delegation presented a brief about their work and activities with the aim to support the Kurdish cause and develop relations between Canada and the Kurdistan Region. The delegation commended the culture of peac ...
KRG Prime Minister Condemns Kirkuk Violence
“I strongly denounce the riots which challenged democratic principles and coexistence in Kirkuk today. The targeted violence against Kurdish civilians by chauvinist factions is deeply condemnable. “I urge Iraq's federal Prime Minister to intervene promptly, safeguarding the lives, rights, and properties of its citizens, including peaceful demonstrators. It is essential to dete ...
KRG Prime Minister Sends Condolences for the Passing of Bishop Mar Al-Qas
“It is with profound sorrow that I learned of the passing of Bishop Rabban Al-Qas, a prominent figure in both the Chaldean Church and the broader community of Kurdistan. “Bishop Rabban Al-Qas was a true patriot, ardently defending Kurdistan and championing peaceful coexistence among its diverse ethnic and religious groups. I extend my heartfelt condolences to His Beatitude, Pa ...
KRG Prime Minister Meets German Bundestag Delegation
On Tuesday, August 24, 2023, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government met with Lamya Kaddor, a member of the German Bundestag. Klaus Streicher, Germany’s Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, also attended. They discussed the peaceful coexistence of various ethnic and religious groups in the Kurdistan Region, emphasising cultural tolerance and count ...
KRG Prime Minister Hosts Türkiye's Foreign and Energy Ministers
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 ...