I was deeply saddened to learn of the horrific gas tank explosion at a student dormitory and bakery in Duhok that killed five people and injured 33 others.
Deputy Speaker’s News
Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami welcomes Sweden’s Deputy Ambassador to Iraq Mr. Felix Bengston
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 21 November 2022 welcomed Sweden’s Deputy Head of Mission to Iraq, Mr. Felix Bengston. They discussed Kurdistan Region and Sweden’s close bonds and friendship, and the political situation in Kurdistan Region, Iraq and the wider region.
Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami conveys condolences to family of Baba Sheikh Sire over gas tank explosion in Slemani
I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident at the home of Maz’hari Sheikh Abdulrahman in the Kaziwa neighbourhood of Slemani, where 15 members of your family were killed and 12 were injured.
Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami welcomes Kuwait’s new Consul General Othman Dawoud
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 16 November 2022 welcomed Kuwait’s new Consul General in Erbil, Othman Dawoud. They discussed bilateral relations and political developments.
Parliament passes landmark Law on Education and Learning
The Kurdistan Parliament on 15 November 2022 passed the landmark Law on Education and Learning, with 67 MPs voting in favour. Speaker Faiq said, "It is a historic day for Kurdistan Region’s education sector to vote on the full range of education issues."
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes President of Iraq Dr. Abdullatif Rashid
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 15 November 2022 welcomed the new President of Iraq Dr. Abdullatif Rashid.
Order of Business for sitting of 16th November 2022
The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewaz Faiq calls MPs to a sitting on Wednesday 16th November 2022 at 10am, the 13th ordinary sitting of the autumn session of the fourth year of the fifth term of Parliament. The Presidency of Parliament announces the order of business of the sitting as follows:
Order of Business for sitting of 15 November 2022
The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewaz Faiq calls MPs to a sitting on Tuesday 15th November 2022 at 10am, the 12th ordinary sitting of the autumn session of the fourth year of the fifth term of Parliament. The Presidency of Parliament announces the order of business of the sitting as follows:
Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami welcomes Faris Issa, Head of KRG Representation in Baghdad
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 26 October 2022 met with Mr. Faris Issa, Head of the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in Baghdad.
Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami meets with Yazidi Prince Mir Hazem Tahsin Beg
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 23 October 2022 welcomed Mir Hazem Tahsin Beg, the prince of the Yazidis. They discussed protecting the rights of the Yazidis and their historic position as an original religious community of the Kurdish nation.