February 10, 2025I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Kurdish authors on the 55th anniversary of the Kurdish Writers Union. I wish them progress and success in their endeavors. Their commitment and vital contributions to promoting the Kurdish language and literature are deeply....

LErbil, Kurdistan RegionFebruary 6, 2025President Nechirvan Barzani welcomed Mr. Mikhail Bogdanov, Representative of the Russian President and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, along with his accompanying delegation.During their meeting, discussion centred on the long-standing relationship between Russia, Iraq and the Kurdistan....

Erbil, Kurdistan Region February 5, 2025President Nechirvan Barzani welcomed Dr. Mohamed Al-Hassan, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq and Head of UNAMI, to engage in discussions regarding the collaboration between the United Nations, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region.The two parties emphasized....

Erbil, Kurdistan RegionFebruary 4, 2025President Nechirvan Barzani met today with Major General Kevin Leahy, Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.Their meeting covered the security situation in Iraq and Syria, focusing on the activities and dangers to regional peace....

Erbil, Kurdistan RegionFebruary 4, 2025President Nechirvan Barzani addressed attendees at the inauguration ceremony for the 3rd and 4th Infantry Divisions of the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs, which took place at the office of the Kurdistan Region Presidency in Erbil.Major General Kevin Leahy, Commander....

February 3, 2025I am closely monitoring the situation of the striking teachers and employees who have been on hunger strike in Sulaimani for several days, demanding a solution to the salary problem. The resolution of the issues surrounding salaries and financial entitlements in....