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Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s speech at the World Governments Summit 2024

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani delivered the following speech today at the World Governments Summit 2024 in Dubai: Before I start my speech, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the people and government of the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain and the families of the fallen members of their armed forces in the rec ...

KRG Prime Minister and Turkish Defence Minister Discuss Bilateral Relations and Regional Stability

On 7 February 2024, Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Türkiye's Minister of National Defence, Yaşar Güler, to discuss the current situation in Iraq and the advancement of bilateral relations. The meeting emphasised the importance of continued coordination and cooperation to ensure security and stability of the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the ...

KRG Prime Minister Welcomes New British Consul General

On 6 February 2024, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani, welcomed James Goldman, the newly appointed British Consul General to the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister Barzani extended his congratulations to Consul General Goldman on his new role and emphasised the KRG's commitment to advancing bilateral ties between the two regions. In response, C ...

KRG Prime Minister Commemorates 2004 Erbil Bombing

On February 1, 2024, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani marked the 20th anniversary of the Erbil bombings by paying tribute to the victims. In a solemn ceremony, Prime Minister Barzani laid a wreath at the monument in Sami Abdulrahman Park, Erbil, honouring those lost in the February 1, 2004 tragedy. The devastating attacks, which targeted the K ...

KRG Prime Minister Meets Norwegian Ambassador to Jordan and Iraq

On 31 January 2024, Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), held a meeting with Espen Lindbeck, the Norwegian Ambassador to Jordan and Iraq. The meeting focused on the advancement of bilateral relations and shared updates on the most recent developments in Iraq and its neighboring areas. Ambassador Lindbeck expressed his deep concerns regar ...

KRG Prime Minister Highlights Kurdistan Region's Role in Peace and International Relations

On 28 January 2024, Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), attended a conference in Erbil for KRG representatives abroad, with Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani also in attendance. Prime Minister Barzani delivered a speech at the conference, highlighting the significant progress made in the Kurdistan Region's foreign and international re ...