Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today received the Russian Ambassador to Iraq, Elbrus Kutrashev, and his delegation. Both discussed the political developments in Iraq following the formation of a new government, as well as resolving the issues between Erbil and Baghdad in accordance with the constitution. They also discussed ways to strength ...
PM Barzani receives Canada’s Ambassador to Iraq
Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD)- Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today received Canada’s Ambassador to Iraq, Gregory Galligan. Prime Minister Barzani touched upon the political situation in Iraq following the formation of a new government which has shaped a path towards solving the outstanding disputes between Erbil and Baghdad. Ambassador Galligan praised the reforms made b ...
PM Masrour Barzani inaugurates Lanaz Refinery with 75,000 bpd capacity
Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today inaugurated the energy-saving Lanaz refinery in Erbil, paving the path to hundreds of new employment opportunities for Kurdistani youth at the facility, which boasts of a production capacity of 75,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Built in 2008, the Lanaz refinery is a fully equipped, large-scale refinery ...
PM Masrour Barzani congratulates Sudani on becoming Prime Minister of Iraq.
Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani spoke today with newly appointed Iraqi counterpart Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, congratulating him for the approval of the new cabinet. Prime Minister Barzani expressed his best wishes to Sudani, while ensuring his support for a new partnership between Erbil and Baghdad. Prime Minister Barzani called for a fresh ...
PM Masrour Barzani meets with Deputy Commander of Coalition Forces
Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today met with Deputy Commander General for the Coalition Forces in Iraq and Syria, Brigadier General Karl Harris.The discussion centered on reforms of the Ministry of Peshmerga, intended to consolidate the security capabilities of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), as well as on the measures taken to unif ...
Statement by PM Masrour Barzani on United Nations Day
Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) - The United Nations has a proud record of humanitarianism in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Its legacy is embedded in our history. In 1991, when millions of our people abandoned their homes, and families, for refuge in the mountains, the UN led the biggest humanitarian relief effort in its 77-year history. When the first KRG cabinet was formed ...