Kurdistan will not become ‘easy target’ after US military departure: PM Barzani

“Kurdistan has been protected by the Peshmerga and will remain protected and safe in the hands of the Peshmerga,” said Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani.

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PM Barzani thanks anti-ISIS coalition, says relations will continue as mission ends

The premier added that relations with coalition countries will enter a new phase “through the economic relations, cultural, political, security and military sectors,” adding: “The Kurdistan Region as an active and influential part of Iraq’s government can and will help foster these relations.”

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Kurdish leaders mark independence referendum anniversary

President Masoud Barzani, the architect of the historic vote, commemorated the milestone in a short statement which read: “A vote for history, a memory for generations.”

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PM Barzani hails Peshmerga unification, calls for stronger capabilities

Prime Minister Barzani hailed the completion of the process to unify the Region’s Peshmerga forces, saying, “We have succeeded today, and all forces have been put under the umbrella of the Peshmerga ministry.”

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PM Barzani urges KRG lawmakers to end parliament boycott

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a school year inauguration ceremony, Barzani said, “Lawmakers, who are the representatives of the people, should break the parliament boycott and return to the parliament, in line with their national duty,” as the deadlock over government formation continues.

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PM Barzani rings bell to mark start of Kurdistan Region school year

Speaking at the ceremony, Barzani told students, “You are the future of this country,” saying they can determine its future direction.

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Kurdistan will ‘defeat’ current threats through unity: PM Barzani

“Their goal was to stop Kurdistan in its tracks. They failed. We remained resilient. We remained patient. And we kept working with our partners in Baghdad for the good of all of Iraq.”

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Kurdistan Region’s federal allocations must reflect its actual population size: PM Barzani

The premier added that the Region’s actual population size would have been “much higher” if the disputed areas between Baghdad and Erbil were included in the census.

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PM Barzani says one million receiving salaries electronically via MyAccount

"The days of long queues in front of government buildings and waiting for cash are over," said Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani.

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