PM Barzani, US national security advisor stress resumption of Kurdish oil exports

Earlier this month, Waltz urged Iraqi PM Sudani to work with the KRG “to address remaining contract disputes and pay arrears owed to US energy companies.”

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PM Barzani, PUK’s Talabani say held ‘very positive’ meeting on gov’t formation

The New Region understands that PM Barzani, who is also deputy president of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), and Talabani will discuss the matter of the distribution of posts and the two parties' shares in the next cabinet in today’s meeting.

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Kurdistan Region PM Barzani, head of Iraq's national intelligence stress need for coordination

Today’s meeting comes two days after the  Kurdistan Region Security Council (KRSC) criticized Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani for failing to credit the Kurdish forces in the announcement of the killing of an Islamic State (ISIS) leader earlier on that day. 

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PM Barzani reiterates support for Kirkuk’s Kurdish farmers

“Theseare not disputed areas...These are all Kurdistan regions that have been forcibly taken away from our people and one day our people will return to their areas but with pride,” said Barzani

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Kurdish leaders reiterate commitment to women’s rights on International Women’s Day

Despite measures from authorities, the Kurdistan Region continues to suffer from high rates of gender-based violence, including domestic violence, sexual violence, and honor killings

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On Language Day, Kurdish leaders stress importance of developing mother tongue

“Our language is an important foundation of our national identity,” said PM Barzani

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PM Barzani supports peace process in Turkey

In their last meeting in the Kurdistan Region before heading back to Turkey, the DEM Party delegation met with Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Wednesday

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PM Barzani slams accusations of Israeli presence in Kurdistan Regions as “baseless”

Erbil’s strong relations with the United States, ending the US-led coalition’s mission, ties with Tehran, as well as the situation of Kurds in Syria and concerns over the developments in the neighboring country, were highlighted during the interview

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PM Barzani, UAE President discuss ‘deeper ties’ between Erbil, Abu Dhabi

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said he discussed "regional developments" and "shared vision for economic growth, stability, and deeper ties between the Kurdistan Region and the UAE," with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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