Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - The Kurdistan Regional Government issued the following statement on Tuesday in response to the recent decision by the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court regarding Kurdistan Region’s oil and gas sector. “The Kurdistan Regional Government believes in the Federal Iraqi Constitution of 2005. The Constitution recognizes the Kurdistan Region as a f ...
Council of Ministers discussed Kurdish migrants in Greece
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today chaired a cabinet meeting to discuss Kurdish migrants in Greece and efforts to eliminate human trafficking. Prime Minister Barzani briefed the Council on his recent visit to the UAE last month, where he met with senior officials and discussed developing ties between Erbil and Abu Dhabi, as well as t ...
Council of Ministers discussed border revenues, tax reforms, and improving coordination with federal ministries
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today chaired a cabinet meeting to discuss tax reforms and incentives better aligned with federal standards. Following a presentation by the Kurdistan Regional Government Cabinet Secretary, Amanj Raheem, the Council of Ministers reviewed and approved a number of proposals seeking to optimise border revenu ...
Council of Ministers discusses strengthening relations with Baghdad regarding budget and security
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today chaired a cabinet meeting to discuss budget and security proposals that seek greater coordination with Baghdad as well as domestic priorities. Minister of peshmerga affairs and interior outlined the latest developments in security talks between Erbil and Baghdad, including the formation of joint uni ...
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) ...