On 8 September Kurdistan Parliament’s Presidency and MPs met with Kurdistani MPs of Iraq’s Council of Representatives (ICR), to discuss how to coordinate on Iraqi legislation that affects the people of Kurdistan and the KRG.
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Kurdistan Parliament welcomes HDP delegation led by Co-Chair Sezai Temelli
The Kurdistan Parliament headed by Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq on 8 September welcomed a delegation from Turkey’s People’s Democratic Party (HDP), led by its Co-Chair Sezai Temelli. Dr. Faiq said that the Kurdistan Parliament supports achieving the rights of Kurds in Turkey through dialogue and peaceful means.
Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq welcomes France's new Consul General Olivier Decottignies
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq on 10 September welcomed France’s new Consul General Mr. Olivier Decottignies in Kurdistan Region. They focused on the talks to resolve outstanding problems between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi Federal Government according to the Iraqi Constitution.
Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami and Secretary Muna Kahveci welcome France’s new Consul General Mr. Olivier Decottignies
Deputy Speaker Hawrami and Secretary Kahveci welcomed Mr. Olivier Decottignies, the new French Consul General and offered him their full support for the Consulate’s activities in Kurdistan Region. Deputy Speaker Hawrami said that Kurdistan values its close partnership with France, which has a special place in the hearts and minds of the Kurdish people.
Parliament's Presidency hold press conference on meetings with political parties
At a press conference on 9th September, the Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewas Faiq said that we need a Kurdistan Constitution and that political parties should set aside their differences in drafting it and prioritise the national interest. Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami said that in the current four-year term Parliament will work to strengthen the public's confidence in politics.
Parliament’s Presidency visits PUK Deputy Secretary General Kosrat Rasul
Kurdistan Parliament's Presidency on 9th September visited Mr. Kosrat Rasul Ali, the Deputy Secretary General of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq was accompanied by Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami and Secretary Muna Kahveci. They discussed building consensus on issues in the national interest, such as a Kurdistan Constitution, supporting the KRG's agenda, carrying out reforms and supporting the KRG’s negotiations with the Iraqi government.
Summary of Committees’ recent meetings – 10 September 2019
Parliament's committees in recent meetings have asked the President of Kurdistan Region to bring a case to the Federal Court against the Iraq Financial Management bill which violates Kurdistan Region's constitutional rights. They also met Interior Ministry employees who ask for their salaries to be the same as their Iraqi counterparts; met the Kurdistan Olympic Committee who asked for legislation; and decided to prepare a report about the Haj pilgrimage administrative process.
Kurdistan Parliament delegation meets with Kurdistan Islamic Union Secretary General Salahaddin Bahaaddin
A Kurdistan Parliament delegation to Slemani, headed by Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq, Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami and Secretary Muna Kahveci, on 9 September met with the Kurdistan Islamic Union (KIU) party. Mr. Salahaddin Bahaaddin, General Secretary of the Kurdistan Islamic Union welcomed the delegation.
Kurdistan Parliament delegation meet with Change Movement leaders
A Kurdistan Parliament delegation headed by Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq on 9 September met with Change Movement (Gorran) senior members in Slemani to discuss having a unified approach on issues in the national interest.
Committee on Kurdistani Areas and specialist lawyer discuss challenging Iraq’s provincial councils law
The Committee on Kurdistani Areas outside the KRG Administrative Area met with Mr. Sardar Sabah Harki, a lawyer and expert in constitutional issues. The committee members on 4 September discussed with Mr. Harki how to challenge the Iraqi Provincial Election law at the Iraqi Federal Court.