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Secretary Muna Kahveci congratulates Patriotic Union of Kurdistan on their 45th anniversary

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan has struggled valiantly in Kurdistan’s history of war for liberty. I hope that this is an opportunity to advance your work and the democratic and political process, and encourages Kurdistan Region’s political forces to be united.

Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami congratulates Patriotic Union of Kurdistan on 45th anniversary

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan is an effective force in Kurdistan's political arena, and together with the Kurdistan Democratic Party and other parties, they have been able to gain more rights for the people of Kurdistan through united action.

Speaker Rewas Faiq congratulates Patriotic Union of Kurdistan on their 45th anniversary

I hope that this commemoration will be a prelude to adapting ourselves to the new situation in the region, Iraq and Kurdistan, and to maintaining unity among the political forces so that we can overcome these challenging times, while following Mam Jalal's vision and path.

Committees’ recent meetings – 31 May 2020

News from Parliament's health, martyrs, municipalities, investment and education committees.

Speaker Rewas Faiq met with Turkey’s Consul General Hakan Karacay

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq on 19 May met with Turkey’s Consul General in the Kurdistan Region, Mr. Hakan Karacay. They discussed bilateral relations and the role of Kurdistan’s diverse ethnic and religious components in politics.

Committees’ recent meetings – 20 May 2020

A summary of Kurdistan Parliament committees' recent meetings and activities.

Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq’s message on third commemoration of death of Nawshirwan Mustafa

"On the third anniversary of the death of Nawshirwan Mustafa, the Kurdish politician and intellectual, we honour his name and memory." 

Parliament Presidency’s message on 28th anniversary of Kurdistan’s first parliamentary election

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq and Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami on 19 May conveyed their best wishes on the 28th anniversary of the first every parliamentary election in Kurdistan Region, held in the aftermath of the 1991 Gulf War and the Kurdish Uprising against the Ba'ath regime. They stated that Parliament will continue to represent the views of all people, regardless of ethnicity, religion and political affiliation.

Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami thanks Germany's outgoing Consul General Barbara Wolf

Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami on 18 May thanked Germany's departing Consul General Ms. Barbara Wolf for her support and friendship with Kurdistan Region. Mr. Hawrami and Ms. Wolf discussed the Coronavirus containment measures, ISIS movements and political developments in Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

Christian and Turkmen parties' MPs meet with Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani

Kurdistan Parliament MPs and government ministers from Christian and Turkmen parties on 17 May met with the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani. Everyone at the meeting stressed that ethnic and religious component's important role and place in Kurdistan's politics and administration must be protected.