Committees discussed prisons and social care, delays in paying public sector pensions, recent conflict in Shengal, the anti-domestic violence bill and amending the law on private universities.
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Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq conveys best wishes to Kurdistan Teachers Union on 60th anniversary
We in the Kurdistan Parliament fully support your union’s democratic and civil-society efforts to be of greater service to Kurdistan's teachers and to help them earn a better livelihood that properly repays their efforts and sacrifices.
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Committees' recent meetings - 12 May 2022
Committees discussed household smart water meters, the Education Bill, food standards regulation, egg producers' demands and they worked on several bills.
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Deputy Speaker Hawrami and MPs convey condolences to UAE Consul General on passing of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami and several MPs on 15 May 2022 visited the Consul General of the UAE Mr. Ahmed Aldhaheri to convey their condolences on the passing of the UAE's President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami meets with Jordan’s Consul General Mr. Fuad Al Majali
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 15 May 2022 met with Mr. Fuad Al Majali, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s Consul General in Kurdistan Region.
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Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami meets with Italy’s Consul Mr. Michele Camerota
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 15 May 2022 welcomed Mr. Michele Camerota, Italy’s Consul in Kurdistan Region. They discussed the political situation in Kurdistan Region, Iraq and the wider region, the next Kurdistan Parliament election and strengthening relations in many areas.
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Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes Czech Republic’s new Consul General Mr. Karel Kortanek
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 11 May 2022 welcomed Mr. Karel Kortanek, the Czech Republic’s new General Consul in Kurdistan Region. They discussed the latest political developments in Kurdistan and Iraq, and the challenges to holding the next Kurdistan Parliament election.
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Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes UK Consul General Mr. David Hunt
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 11 May 2022 welcomed the UK’s Consul General in Kurdistan Region, Mr. David Hunt. They discussed the challenges to the political parties reaching an agreement on the next Kurdistan Parliament election.
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Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami meets with UK Consul General Mr. David Hunt
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 11 May 2022 welcomed the UK’s Consul General in Kurdistan Region, Mr. David Hunt. They discussed the political situation in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq and the next Kurdistan Parliament election.
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Parliament's Chief of Diwan Mr. Ardalan Sarspi and Greece's Consul General Dr. Stavros Kyrimis discuss ongoing cooperation
The Chief of Diwan of the Kurdistan Parliament Mr. Ardalan Muhammad Sarspi on 9 May 2022 welcomed Greece’s Consul General Dr. Stavros Kyrimis and his delegation. Mr. Sarspi was with the Deputy Chief of the Diwan Mr. Hiwa Nusraddin and the Head of Parliament’s Research Centre Mr. Fuad Ahmed.