The Kurdistan Parliament on 29 and 30 November 2022 held the second reading of the important Labour Bill, and voted several other bills into law, including the Law on the Protection of Animals. Soz Abdulqadir (Gorran) was sworn in as a new Member of Parliament, taking the place of Shayan Kaka Salih (Gorran) who resigned her seat.
Parliament Speaker’s News
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes Kuwait’s new Ambassador to Iraq, Tariq Abdullah Al-Faraj
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 30 November 2022 welcomed Kuwait’s new Ambassador to Iraq, Tariq Abdullah Al-Faraj, and his delegation. They discussed the historic friendship between their nations and their respective parliaments’ work and composition.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq bids farewell to UK’s outgoing Consul General Mr. David Hunt
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 30 November 2022 bid farewell to the UK’s outgoing Consul General, David Hunt. She said that Consul General Hunt’s work in Kurdistan Region was important and highly valued.
Order of Business for sitting of 29th November 2022
The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewaz Faiq calls MPs to a sitting on Tuesday 29th November 2022 at 11am, the 14th 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:
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes Norway’s Ambassador to Iraq and Jordan, Espen Lindbæck
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 22 November 2022 welcomed Norway’s Ambassador to Iraq and Jordan, Espen Lindbæck, and his delegation. They had a wide-ranging discussion about the political situation in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq conveys condolences over gas tank explosion in Duhok
I am very saddened to learn that once again, lives have been lost in a residential gas tank explosion, this time in Duhok governorate. My sincere condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims of this horrific accident, and I hope for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq conveys condolences over tragic loss of life in gas tank explosion in Slemani
My condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims of this tragic incident. I pray that God gives them strength in their grief, and that the injured make a speedy recovery.
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: