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Council of Ministers discusses plans to better equip Peshmerga to fight ISIS

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Council of Ministers on Wednesday held its weekly meeting chaired by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. The council discussed the recent spike in ISIS attacks on disputed territories that resulted in the martyrdom of several Peshmerga and civilians. Prime Minister Barzani said they are in constant contact with the federal government to b ...

Council of Ministers employs top students for 2016-2017

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Kurdistan Region Council of Ministers on Wednesday held its weekly meeting chaired by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. The Prime Minister offered his condolences to the families of the recently martyred Peshmerga and said they are in constant touch with federal and coalition forces trying to eliminate the remaining Islamic State (ISIS) ...

Council of Ministers funds Ministry of Higher Education bid for better dormitories and improving student life

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Council of Ministers on Wednesday had its weekly meeting led by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. PM Barzani addressed the globally-celebrated International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on November 25. He said the KRG will strive to eliminate all violence, especially that which is against women. The Preimer highlig ...

Council of Ministers approve high council of women development bylaws

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Council of Ministers on Wednesday held its weekly meeting led by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. The Council of Ministers was briefed on the draft of the high council of women development's bylaws. The Premier addressed the importance of women in the Kurdistan Region, underlining KRG will to remove gender inequality and increasing thei ...

Council of Ministers discuss fuel prices

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Kurdistan Region Council of Ministers on Wednesday had its weekly meeting, led by PM Masrour Barzani. The electricity minister reported on progress made and the obstacles his office has faced whilst rearranging national electricity, also addressing the possibility of part-privatisation. The council will reduce electricity debt for peo ...

Council of Ministers discuss Iraqi elections and role of Kurdish parties in Iraq

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Kurdistan Region Council of Ministers on Wednesday held a meeting led by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. PM Barzani congratulated the Kurdish people on the election success of their parties and thanked the Peshmerga and security forces for keeping the process safe. The Premier emphasised the importance of Kurdistan representatives wor ...