PM Barzani condemns attacks on Kurdistan Region, praises Baghdad ties

“We reiterate that the Kurdistan Region is not part of the [regional] tensions, and we must not be caught up in escalations and conflict in the region,” Prime Minister Barzani said during a speech at the inauguration of a major water project in the Barzan area.

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PM Barzani inaugurates major water project in Barzan

The project, located on the Ava Sheen River, includes a 540-kilometer distribution network and a water treatment plant capable of producing 1,200 cubic meters of water per hour. It represents an investment of 138.5 billion dinars (more than $105 million), according to the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).

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Erbil continues anti-corruption coordination with Baghdad: PM Barzani’s Office

Earlier on Monday, the Iraqi judiciary said it had coordinated with Kurdistan Region authorities to retrieve a total of 375 kilograms of gold in the corruption case of Adnan al-Jumaili, the detained oil ministry undersecretary for refining affairs.

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PM Barzani inaugurates Ankawa park featuring tallest flagpole in Iraq

“All of you [people of Kurdistan] deserve greater services, and we, together, will do whatever we can, in hopes of building a healthier community for ourselves, for tourists, and for our guests,” said Masrour Barzani.

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PM Barzani calls for tighter safety at tourist sites after Halabja incident

“Regrettably, during this period, drowning incidents and tragedies have been frequent,” Barzani said in a statement, calling on relevant authorities to “strengthen the necessary safety measures and guidelines at tourist sites, particularly near rivers, lakes, and water sources.”

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PM Barzani, Barrack stress urgency of forming new KRG cabinet

Barzani told reporters that he had a “very good meeting with the American envoy, adding that they discussed timely topics relating to the Kurdistan Region and Iraq and cooperation with the new Baghdad cabinet.

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PM Barzani, Iraqi Army chief discuss Kurdistan security, protecting IOCs

During the recent US-Israel war with Iran, several major international oil companies resorted to halting production in Kurdistan Region’s fields as a precautionary measure to protect their staff.

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PM Barzani: Baghdad wants to ‘turn a new page’ with Erbil

“What we [the KRG] heard from both him [Zaidi] and political forces was encouraging,” Barzani told reporters, asserting that “they want to turn a new page” and move toward a solution for existing issues.

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KRG ‘not aware’ of US weapon deliveries: PM Barzani

"On behalf of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), I say we are not aware of it — the party to whom the United States handed over the weapons should make it public," said Masrour Barzani.

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