The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewas Faiq on 9 April visited Duhok to meet the Governor Farhad Atrushi, governorate officials and the head of the provincial council. They discussed more support for the frontline employees who are working tirelessly to counter the spread of Coronavirus and maintain security.
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Kurdistan Parliament sends best wishes to Christians for Easter
The Presidency of Kurdistan Parliament and the Religious Affairs Committee on 11 April conveyed their best wishes for Easter to all Christians in Kurdistan Region and around the world.
Kurdistan Parliament decides on work priorities, special committee to scrutinize Coronavirus measures and their impact
Kurdistan Parliament’s presidency and the heads of the parliamentary blocks held a special meeting on 4 April as the nation tackles the Corona virus outbreak and its consequences. They decided to scrutinize border points, food and medicine imports; to monitor the work of the special bodies tackling the Coronavirus outbreak; and to continue coordinating with the KRG on implementation of the Reform Law.
Speaker Rewas Faiq visits Halabja Governor and Garmian officials to discuss Coronavirus outbreak and measures
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq last week visited Halabja governorate authorities and the authorities in Garmian to discuss the measures against the Coronavirus outbreak. Parliament will formally consult with the Kurdistan Regional Government and governorates on help for people economically affected by the lockdown, the Speaker said.
Speaker Rewas Faiq meets governors of Erbil and Slemani to discuss Coronavirus measures, impact on livelihoods
The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewaz Faiq had separate meetings with the governors of Erbil and Slemani on 31 March and 1 April respectively, on the impact of the Coronavirus and the ongoing protective measures.
Parliament’s Presidency thanks Kurdistan Regional Government and public for response to Coronavirus outbreak
Kurdistan, the region, and the world are now in dire straits against the deadly Corona virus and in the face of its human and economic consequences. Since the outbreak of the disease in Kurdistan Region, the Kurdistan Parliament has been working through special committees and in cooperation with government agencies to tackle the contagious disease.
Parliament sends best wishes to Assyrians, Chaldeans and Syriacs for Akitu New Year
The Kurdistan Parliament Speaker, Deputy Speaker and the Religious Affairs and Endowments Committee on 31 March gave their best wishes to Assyrians, Chaldeans and Syriacs in Kurdistan and around the world for the Akitu New Year.
Speaker Rewas Faiq’s communications office clarifies her Coronavirus quarantine
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Rewas Faiq’s communications office on 28 March issued the following clarification regarding her quarantine:
Parliament’s Presidency sends best wishes for Nawroz Kurdish New Year
Kurdistan Parliament’s Presidency on 21 March gave their best wishes for Nawroz, the Kurdish New Year, to people in all parts of Kurdistan and living abroad.
Parliament’s message on 32nd commemoration of Halabja chemical bombing
On the 32nd commemoration of the chemical bombardment of Halabja on 16 March 2020 by Iraq’s former Ba’ath regime, Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq, Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami, and the Martyrs Affairs, Genocide and Political Prisoners Committee conveyed messages of remembrance to honour the victims and called for reparations to the survivors and to the city.