We the Kurdistan Parliament condemn Turkey’s recent military attacks on the PKK in Kurdistan, which killed several Kurdistan Region citizens living near the border areas...We believe that any war or military action makes the prospect of lasting peace more distant, and that the only way to solve Turkey’s Kurdish problem is through political dialogue.
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Announcement by Parliament's Presidency on Coronavirus cases among Parliament staff
Parliament’s Presidency on 10 June decided to close Parliament for two weeks, after some Parliament employees tested positive for the Coronavirus. More...
Speaker Rewas Faiq congratulates Kurdistan Islamic Group party on 19th anniversary
The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewas Faiq on 2 June sent the following congratulatory message to the Kurdistan Islamic Group political party on their 19th anniversary:
Speaker Rewas Faiq conveys best wishes to Youth Freedom Organization on their 21st anniversary
For 21 years, the Youth Freedom Organization has defended young people’s rights and sought to meet their needs. Today young people’s greatest demand is for job opportunities. Your organization must support their demand and create the necessary opportunities for them.
Speaker Rewas Faiq meets with Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Erbil Bashar Matti Warda
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq on 20 May visited the Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Erbil, Bashar Matti Warda. They discussed the friendship and peaceful co-existence between the diverse religious and ethnic communities in Kurdistan Region.
Speaker Rewas Faiq meets with Patriarch of Assyrian Church of the East, Mar Gewargis III
The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewas Faiq on 20 May visited the Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, His Holiness Mar Gewargis III Sliwa. They discussed the peaceful co-existence between Kurdistan's religious and ethnic communities and the role of MPs.
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.
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.
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.