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PM Masrour Barzani meets with US Congress delegation

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today met with a United States Congressional delegation led by Mark Takano.

Prime Minister Barzani thanked the US for its continued support, while emphasizing that the Kurdistan Region will remain a factor of stability and security in Iraq and the region.

Both discussed the latest developments in Iraq and the Region, while highlighting the importance of protecting their sovereignty, stability, and security. The meeting also touched upon Erbil-Baghdad ties, as well as unifying Peshmerga forces - as part of the government reform process - and the concerted efforts of uniting Kurdish parties.

The US Congressional delegation confirmed its support for the Kurdistan Region and praised the peaceful coexistence within the Region and its strong bilateral relationship with the US.

https://gov.krd/english/government/the-prime-minister/activities/posts/2022/november/pm-masrour-barzani-meets-with-us-congress-delegation/

President Nechirvan Barzani receives a U.S. congressional delegation

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, November 26, 2022

President Nechirvan Barzani received today in Erbil a U.S. congressional delegation, led by Mr. Mark Takano, and accompanied by a number of members of Congress and diplomats.

At the meeting, attended by the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Ms. Alina L. Romanowski, developing the U.S. bilateral relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and further exchange of delegations between them were discussed. The meeting also focused on the latest political and security developments in Iraq, the Erbil-Baghdad relations and the discussions to resolve the pending issues between them, highlighting the threats of terrorism and the fight against ISIS terrorists.

Both sides emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation among the Iraqi parties and the support for the new Iraqi government for the realization of its agenda. They underlined the significance of protecting the security and stability of the borders and the sovereignty of Iraq and agreed that an opportunity has emerged for Erbil and Baghdad to resolve their longstanding problems and to cooperate on key issues.

The U.S. congressional delegation praised the role of the Peshmerga in the fight against ISIS, and reiterated that the U.S. highly values its bilateral relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, expressing America’s commitment to continue its strategic partnership and cooperation with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region in confronting the threats of ISIS.

For his part, President Nechirvan Barzani expressed the Kurdistan Region’s gratitude and appreciation for the support of the U.S. and the international coalition for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region in the fight against ISIS and also for the support and cooperation of the U.S. in the process of reforms in the Peshmerga Ministry.

Discussions also covered the need to speed up the process of reform in the Peshmerga Ministry, highlighting the developments in the Kurdistan Region and underlining the importance of unity among the political parties in the Kurdistan Region, the situation in the wider region, and other topics of mutual interest.

https://presidency.gov.krd/en/president-nechirvan-barzani-receives-a-u-s-congressional-delegation/

A statement from the President of the Kurdistan Region

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, November 25, 2022

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we reaffirm our full support for the struggle, freedom, and the rights of women. We continue our efforts to further protect the rights of women, and to create a community in which women are free and equal and do not face threats of violence or murder, under any pretext. A free, peaceful and civilly developed community will not be established unless all women are free.

On this day, we reiterate that we will fight against all sorts of violence, assaults, and breaches of women’s rights and freedoms as we will continue to work against extremism and will provide better opportunities for women’s participation in political and administrative fields in the Kurdistan Region. We are cooperating with the relevant governmental and international institutions to protect women from harassment and violence of any kind, within their families, workplaces, and other public spaces.

Tribute to all the women, parties, and organizations who struggle daily to achieve freedom, peace and their rights. We salute the victims of violence against women and all the women who strive for freedom and peace. Wherever they are in the world, we honor them with respect and dignity.

Nechirvan Barzani
President of the Kurdistan Region

https://presidency.gov.krd/en/a-statement-from-the-president-of-the-kurdistan-region-8/

Statement by PM Masrour Barzani on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) - On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the commencement of the 16-day campaign to combat violence against women, I reaffirm the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) commitment to confronting and preventing any form of violence or discrimination targeting women.

The Ninth Cabinet has made it one of its priorities to pave the path for women in Kurdistan to play an active and crucial role in various governmental positions in the Kurdistan Region. We also emphasize our utmost respect for human rights, women's rights, and the prevention of gender discrimination in the Region.

Women in Kurdistan have made significant accomplishments in recent years, but unfortunately barriers remain and violence persists. We are committed to cooperating with all parties and components of society to end all forms of violence and gender discrimination in order to transform the Kurdistan Region into an example where women’s rights and human rights are protected.

Masrour Barzani

25 Nov 2022

https://gov.krd/english/government/the-prime-minister/activities/posts/2022/november/statement-by-pm-masrour-barzani-on-the-international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women/

PM Masrour Barzani receives letter from UK PM Rishi Sunak

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) - Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today received a letter from UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

In the letter, Prime Minister Sunak reaffirmed the "historic relationship" between the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the United Kingdom, reiterating the UK’s commitment to the security and stability of the Kurdistan Region as part of a strong and unified Iraq.

Prime Minister Sunak also noted the strong security cooperation between both governments and expressed support to deepen trade and investment in agriculture and digitalisation.

23 Nov 2022

https://gov.krd/english/government/the-prime-minister/activities/posts/2022/november/pm-masrour-barzani-receives-letter-from-uk-pm-rishi-sunak/

President Nechirvan Barzani attends the funeral ceremony of the victims of Duhok explosion

Dohuk, Kurdistan Region, November 23, 2022

President Nechirvan Barzani visited Duhok city on Wednesday afternoon and participated in the funeral ceremony of the five victims that lost their lives following a gas explosion in Duhok on Monday night.

The President extended his condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Duhok province, and offered his deep sympathy.

For their part, the families of the victims expressed their gratitude for the condolences and participation of the President in their funeral ceremony.

President Nechirvan Barzani canceled the second day of his visit to Baghdad to attend the funeral in Dohuk. He also instructed the Governor of Duhok to follow up the condition of the injured and the victims of the accident and expressed readiness to offer all necessary assistance to them and their families.

https://presidency.gov.krd/en/president-nechirvan-barzani-attends-the-funeral-ceremony-of-the-victims-of-duhok-explosion/

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