Slemani, Kurdistan Region, September 27, 2023 President Nechirvan Barzani attended the opening ceremony of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan’s (PUK) Fifth Congress in Slemani today. Senior Iraqi officials and representatives, including the Iraqi President and party leaders, were also present. The following is a readout....

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, September 27, 2023 I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims who were killed and injured in the tragic accident in Hamdaniyah district last night. May the souls of the victims rest in peace, and may God grant the....

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, September 27, 2023 My warmest congratulations to all Muslims in Kurdistan, Iraq and around the world as they celebrate the birth anniversary of the great leader of Islam, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). I hope this celebration brings joy and....

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, September 21, 2023 President Nechirvan Barzani met with the U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel Vowell, the new commanding general of the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) and his accompanying delegation The President and General Vowell discussed the latest developments in....

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, September 17, 2023 President Nechirvan Barzani met with the French Ambassador to Iraq Mr. Éric Chevalier today. The President and Ambassador Chevalier discussed the ongoing talks between Erbil and Baghdad regarding the budget allocations and other outstanding issues between the two....

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, September 13, 2023 President Nechirvan Barzani received the Austrian Foreign Minister Mr. Alexander Schallenberg and his accompanying delegation today. The President and Foreign Minister Schallenberg discussed Austria's relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, Erbil-Baghdad relations and the illegal immigration to Europe. The....