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Kurdistan Region President receives Egypt’s Consul General

ERBIL, November 4, 2020

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received Mr. Muhammad Wajih Hijazi, the Consul General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Erbil on Wednesday.

President Nechirvan Barzani congratulated the Consul General on assuming his new mission in the Kurdistan Region and wished him success. The President reiterated the Kurdistan Region’s willingness to develop and strengthen bilateral relations with Egypt in all fields and stated that the people of the Kurdistan Region value their historic relations with Egypt and shed light on the role and the position of Egypt in the region.

On his part, Consul General Hijazi thanked the people and the leadership of the Kurdistan Region for supporting Egypt’s Consulate General and its activities in the Kurdistan Region and conveyed his country’s appreciation for the development of relations with the Kurdistan Region. Mr. Hijazi also highlighted and praised the role of the Peshmerga forces in defeating ISIS and confronting terrorism and emphasized his country’s desire to expand mutual relations with the Kurdistan Region in all fields of cooperation, especially cultural and economic fields.

Both sides also discussed the increase of direct flights between Erbil and Cairo to four flights per week and education opportunities for Kurdistan Region students at Egypt’s universities.

The two sides also shed light on the role of the Al-Azhar University in solidifying the culture of coexistence and harmony among communities, business and investment opportunities for Egyptian companies in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, ways to confront the threats of terror, the latest developments in the wider region and other topics of mutual interest.

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani lays foundation stone of key farming project in Erbil

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today laid the foundation stone for a strategic project in Erbil as part of the government’s support to farmers and wheat producers.

Joined by Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the Kurdistan Region’s economic infrastructure and increasing the local capacity of its food industry.
Prime Minister Barzani said the government continues to advance with its efforts to diversify the economy across all sectors, notably the agricultural sector.

The Prime Minister noted how Kurdistan has a wealth of experience in farming, dating back thousands of years as evidenced by remains of Neanderthal humans found with wheat plants discovered in the Barzan area Shanidar Cave in the mid twentieth century. He also pointed to Charmo, one of the oldest villages in the world located in Kurdistan, where locals worked and lived off the land.

Prime Minister Barzani acknowledged the damage the former Iraqi regime's chemical attack and Anfal campaign inflicted on arable lands in the Kurdistan region, targeting its ability to be agriculturally self-sufficient. He stressed that the Kurdistan Region is prioritizing its food security, and has the potential to become a production hub for Iraq and the broader region.

Recognising the crucial role farmers and producers play in strengthening and diversifying the Kurdistan Region’s economy, the Kurdistan Regional Government recently allocated an additional $250 million to the construction of new factories and silos in support of the local food industry.

During the ceremony, the Prime Minister also urged the public to comply with official health and safety guidelines as pandemic infection rates surge across the Kurdistan Region.

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani receives French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani received today French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments.

In the meeting attended by Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, both sides reviewed the political situation in Iraq and the importance of developing the already strong, historic relationship between the Kurdistan Region and France.

Prime Minister Barzani and Foreign Minister Le Drian agreed on the importance of increasing bilateral trade and investment in a way that reflects the strong, trusted political and diplomatic ties.

The Prime Minister thanked France for its historic commitment to the Kurdish people.

He also spoke about recent talks with the federal government on outstanding issues, including budget and oil and gas. In that regard, Prime Minister Barzani noted that France can play an important role for an agreement that in line with the Constitution.

Foreign Minister Le Drian reiterated his country's support for the Kurdistan Region at this difficult time. He announced readiness to assist, adding that experts are on the ground to help develop the agriculture sector to ease the economic crisis. Foreign Minister Le Drian added that aid to the refugee camps will continue through aid organisations.

The French Foreign Minister extended an invitation to Prime Minister Barzani to visit France.

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Minister Safeen Dizayee holds virtual meeting with KRG Representatives abroad on latest developments and relations with international community

Minister Safeen Dizayee, Head of the Department of Foreign Relations (DFR) of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), on 25th June held a virtual meeting with the KRG’s representatives abroad, to discuss the latest political, economic, humanitarian and health developments in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the wider the region.

Minister Dizayee briefed the KRG representatives on the current situation and the KRG’s position and policies.

Minister Dizayee said that the KRG supports the new Iraqi government led by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and calls for Kurdistan’s rights to be implemented, based on the Constitution.

He added that the KRG hopes to reach an agreement with Baghdad soon to resolve all the outstanding issues.

Minister Dizayee stressed the need for coordination between the KRG and Iraqi Federal government with the global Coalition to deter ISIS from terrorist acts, saying that ISIS’s movements have increased and it is taking advantage of the security vacuum.

On the Strategic Dialogue between Iraq and the US, Minister Dizayee stated the meaning of the agreement for both countries: Iraq still needs military and logistical support and the revival of its economic infrastructure, and the United States aims to support Iraq in counter-terrorism and developing its economic, scientific, energy and cultural fields.

He stressed the importance of the Kurdistan Region’s role in the agreement, in which its representative participated in the first meeting.

On the coronavirus pandemic, Minister Dizayee said that the KRG continuously liaises with the diplomatic missions, UN agencies and charitable organizations that are providing assistance to contain the virus.

The representatives abroad shared their current areas of work and plans for future projects.

The participants exchanged ideas on how to strengthen and promote the Kurdistan Region's relationships with other nations at all levels.

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani meets Germany's Minister of State

Munich, Germany (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today met with Germany’s Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office, Niels Annen, during the Munich Security Conference.

Discussing the latest developments in Iraq and the region, both sides agreed to further strengthen bilateral ties between the Kurdistan Region and Germany.

Prime Minister Barzani acknowledged Germany's role as part of the Global Coalition against ISIS, and stressed the importance of continued German support for the Peshmerga and Iraqi security forces, as they tackle the growing terrorist threat.

Minister Annen recognised the stability and prosperity in the Kurdistan Region, calling it a role model of governance in Iraq and the region.

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Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on visit to Rome and Vatican City

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has arrived today in Rome for a two-day visit to the Italian capital and Vatican City.

Prime Minister Barzani is leading a KRG delegation including Dana Abdulkareem Hamasalih, Minister of Housing and Reconstruction; Ano Jawhar Abdulmaseeh Abdoka, Minister of Transport and Communications; Pshtiwan Sadq Abdullah, Minister of Endowment & Religious Affairs; and Khalid Salam Saeed, Minister of State.

In Rome, Prime Minister Barzani will hold bilateral meetings with senior members of the Italian government, including Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, to discuss ongoing bilateral cooperation in the fight against global terrorism. They will also consider ways of encouraging Italian companies to seize the business opportunities available in Kurdistan by investing in the region.

At the Vatican, Prime Minister Barzani will meet His Holiness Pope Francis and Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to discuss the Kurdistan Region's commitment to countering religious persecution and promoting interreligious dialogue.

Ahead of his visit, Prime Minister Barzani said: "I am delighted to be meeting His Holiness the Pope to discuss the importance of religious coexistence, which can be a valuable antidote to extremism. I am proud that the KRG has made such a major contribution through our long-standing efforts to promote interreligious dialogue, while creating a haven of tolerance in the Kurdistan Region for people of all faiths."

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