Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Wednesday met with the Swiss ambassador to Iraq and Jordan, Lukas Gasser. Prime Minister Barzani highlighted the ninth cabinet’s efforts in Baghdad to assist with the formation of government, as well as progress with KRG’s reform agenda toward economic diversification. He welcomed Switzerland sharing ...
PM Masrour Barzani meets with Deputy Commander of Coalition Forces
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Tuesday met with Brigadier-General Carl Harris, the Deputy Commander General of the Coalition Forces in Iraq and Syria. Both sides discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to combat threats of the Islamic State (ISIS). Prime Minister Barzani emphasized the importance of continued coopera ...
PM Masrour Barzani congratulates Kakayis’ Qultas
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Marking the observance of Qultas, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, issued the statement below: “On the arrival of Qultas, I offer my warmest congratulations to the Kakayi and Yarsan people of the Kurdistan Region and the world. “I hope that God accepts all your prayers and may you feast in a peaceful environment. “Blesses be your holy ...
PM Masrour Barzani meets with Lithuanian Foreign Minister
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Monday met with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, to discuss the latest developments in Iraq and bilateral relations with the European nation. PM Barzani highlighted the KRG’s ongoing efforts working with EU countries to tackle the migrant crisis and shutdown smuggling network that ar ...
PM Masrour Barzani meets with UK Ambassador to Iraq
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Sunday met with the UK ambassador to Iraq, Mark Bryson-Richardson to discuss the federal government formation talks. Both sides highlighted the need for an inclusive government that will represent the interest of all the peoples of Iraq and prioritise good governance, which includes addressing longstan ...
Statement by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on EU decision regarding Iraq
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - I strongly welcome the EU’s decision to remove Iraq from its list of countries at high risk of money laundering. In recent years, the KRG and the federal government in Baghdad have worked together with our partners in the international community to target the financing of terrorism and criminal networks, including illegal currency aucti ...