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Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes delegation of Middle East civil law professors

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 27 October 2022 met with a delegation of civil law professors from several Middle Eastern nations. 

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes Sylvie Jacqueline Ndongmo, President of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 27 October 2022 welcomed Sylvie Jacqueline Ndongmo, President of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), and Halala Rafi, Head of the Sweden-based Head International Committee for Women's Rights (IKKR) Nina Centre.

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes German Parliament Defence Committee delegation

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 26 October 2022 at a meeting with a cross-party delegation from the German Federal Parliament’s Defence Committee, led by MP Ms. Sara Nanni, thanked Germany for extending their forces' mandate in Iraq.

Clarification from Office of Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq regarding health condition of MP Dr. Kazim Faruq

In a telephone conversation this evening with Dr. Zahir Faruq, the brother of MP Dr. Kazim Faruq, Kurdistan Parliament Speaker enquired about Dr. Kazim’s current health condition and was informed that his condition is unstable and that he is under artificial respiration.

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes High Council for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 25 October 2022 welcomed the High Council for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs, who made several requests including on the Bill on Education and Training.

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq chairs meeting on amendments to the Law on Kurdistan Region Shura Council

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 25 October 2022 chaired a meeting to discuss amendments to the Law on the Shura Council, with Parliament’s Legislative Committee and Shura Council representatives.

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes Armenian MP Mr. Rustam Bakoyan

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 25 October 2022 welcomed Mr. Rustam Bakoyan, a Yazidi Member of the Armenian Parliament. They discussed the historic relationship between the Kurdistan Region and Armenia and how to develop closer ties between their parliaments.

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq conveys condolences on passing of Kurdish artist Ismail Khayat

I am very saddened to learn of the passing of the great artist Ismail Khayat. I extend my sincere condolences to his wife Gaziza Omar, all his family, friends and fellow artists at this sad time.

Parliament and National Democratic Institute publish research and guides to parliamentary work

Kurdistan Parliament’s Presidency led by Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 18 October 2022 attended the launch of three research books published by Parliament, and three guides to parliamentary work published by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes UK Ambassador to Iraq Mark Bryson-Richardson

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 18 October 2022 welcomed the UK’s Ambassador to Iraq Mark Bryson-Richardson. They discussed the next Kurdistan Parliament election, human rights and civil liberties, and Parliament's current legislative priorities.