Kurdish leaders extend Newroz congratulations

"I hope this year's Newroz will be the beginning of greater unity and brotherhood between the political parties and the people of Kurdistan. I hope that the peoples of the region can live in peace and tranquility away from war and tension," said President Masoud Barzani.

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Kurdish leaders congratulate Muslims on Eid al-Fitr

"I hope that... this Eid becomes a source of joy, peace, and the end of wars and conflicts in the region and the world," said Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani.

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Kurdish leaders honor Halabja victims on anniversary; renew calls for compensation from Baghdad

“We must always remember that today’s achievements are the fruits of immense sacrifices, and we must protect them in every way,” read a statement from the Kurdish premier.

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Kurdish, Iraqi leaders condole Macron on French soldier’s death in Makhmour attack

The Kurdistan Region President stressed that “the Iraqi government must fulfill its duty to prevent the attacks of these groups and punish them”

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Kurdistan Region president says Baghdad responsible for halting Erbil attacks

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani strongly condemned the “destructive attacks carried out by outlawed Iraqi groups using drones and rockets against the Kurdistan Region,” stressing that “the Iraqi federal government bears responsibility for fulfilling its duty to prevent such attacks." 

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Nechirvan Barzani tells Iranian FM Kurdistan Region ‘will not be part of conflicts’

Nechirvan Barzani “reaffirmed that the Kurdistan Region will not be part of conflicts,” while expressing support for diplomatic efforts to “de-escalate tensions and keep the dangers of war away from the peoples of the region,” according to a statement from the Kurdistan Region Presidency.

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Kurdish leaders reaffirm commitment to protecting linguistic rights on World Mother Language Day

"The Kurdistan Region is rich and a source of pride with its diverse languages and cultures, where all components of Kurdistan freely speak and learn in their mother tongue," said Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani.

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Kurdistan Region President, SDF chief stress continued Syria dialogue in Munich

The two Kurdish leaders have held several high-profile meetings on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference over the last three days,  with the recent agreement being one of the focal talking points.

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Kurdistan Region president thanks US State Secretary for 'continued' support

The two also reviewed the situation in Syria,  along with the latest regional developments, stressing "the need to protect the rights of Kurds and other communities in a unified Syria."

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