Erbil, Kurdistan Region, October 2, 2023 In a phone call today, President Nechirvan Barzani congratulated Mr. Bafel Jalal Talabani, the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), on successfully holding the party’s fifth congress and on his reelection as the party’s president. President....

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, October 1, 2023 The Kurdistan Region Presidency condemns Sunday’s terrorist attack in Ankara. Terrorism and violence are a grave threat to regional peace and stability. We stress the need to work together and promote joint coordination and cooperation to prevent terrorism....

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, September 28, 2023 President Nechirvan Barzani received a delegation from the Romanian Senate led by the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Policy Committee, Mr. Titus Corlatean. The delegation included Romanian Senators, Romania’s Ambassador to Iraq, diplomats and the head of Romania’s....

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, September 27, 2023 President Nechirvan Barzani visited those who were injured in the fire last night in Hamdaniyah, receiving treatment at the Emergency Hospital in Erbil. The President expressed his full support for the injured and victims of the accident, and his....

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....