Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
President Nechirvan Barzani wishes Christians a Merry Christmas President Nechirvan Barzani wishes Christians a Merry Christmas 24/12/2019 | Statements

On the occasion of Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ, I extend my warmest congratulations to our Christian sisters and brothers in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq and to all those who celebrate this holiday. I wish them a peaceful and prosperous holiday....

Kurdistan Region Presidency’s Statement on Use of Violence Against Iraqi Protestors Kurdistan Region Presidency’s Statement on Use of Violence Against Iraqi Protestors 07/12/2019 | Statements

We are gravely concerned about escalating events and continued violence in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities. Killing of civilian protesters on Sinak Bridge and Khillani square in Baghdad is a wanton crime and criminals, regardless of their affiliation, must be identified by relevant....

Message of the President of the Kurdistan Region on the  International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Message of the President of the Kurdistan Region on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25/11/2019 | Statements

Today we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and reaffirm our political will for ongoing support and work for the establishment of social justice and gender equality in the Kurdistan Region. Since 2007, the Kurdistan Region has been actively....

President Barzani: Al-Baghdadi’s Death is a Major Step in the War Against Terror President Barzani: Al-Baghdadi’s Death is a Major Step in the War Against Terror 29/10/2019 | Statements

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, 27 October 2019 President Nechirvan Barzani says the death of the leader of ISIS terrorist organization, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi’s is a great victory in the war against terror, however it does not mean ISIS terrorism is completely eliminated. In a statement,....

A Statement from Kurdistan Region Presidency A Statement from Kurdistan Region Presidency 21/10/2019 | Statements

The US-led coalition forces have played a major role in protecting and assisting the people of the Kurdistan Region, starting from establishing no-fly zone in 1991, toppling the Ba’ath regime in 2003, to defeating ISIS terror group in the past few years. They have....

Kurdistan Region President Meets with Leaders of Political Parties Kurdistan Region President Meets with Leaders of Political Parties 20/10/2019 | Statements

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, 16 October 2019 President Nechirvan Barzani met with leaders and representatives of political parties that have seats in the Kurdistan Parliament. The President of the Kurdistan Region called for the meeting to exchange views among Kurdistan political parties and to unify....