The Kurdistan Parliament on 15 February held a funeral ceremony for the late Dr. Rozh Nuri Shawes, a former speaker of the parliament, member of the KDP political bureau and veteran Peshmerga who held leading positions in government in Kurdistan Region and Iraq.
Parliament Secretary’s News
Presidency of Kurdistan Parliament’s statement on rocket attacks on Erbil
Protecting this region's safe haven, where everyone has a place, must be the first task of the international community and the Security Council. The Iraqi Federal Government must comply with its constitutional, legal and political responsibilities and coordinate with the Kurdistan Regional Government to urgently fill the security vacuum that terrorists and enemies are exploiting to attack our region and undermine the peace of our cities and towns.
Parliament's Presidency conveys condolences on passing of former Parliament Speaker Dr. Rozh Nuri Shawes
We are very saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Rozh Nuri Shawes, the veteran Peshmerga, member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party political bureau, and former speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament.
Secretary Kahveci leads MPs in Duhok meetings to look into status of ethnic and religious communities
Kurdistan Parliament Secretary Muna Kahveci on 10 February led a delegation of MPs on a visit to Duhok, Sheikhan and Al-Kosh to look closely into the welfare of the original ethnic and religious communities and strengthen relations between the Kurdistan Parliament and the communities.
Parliament’s Presidency conveys condolences to President Nechirvan Barzani on passing of Sardar Agha Hama Awrahman Agha Slemani
Kurdistan Parliament’s Presidency on 7 February conveyed their condolences to Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on the passing of his uncle, Sardar Aghai Hamai Awrahman Aghai Slemani.
MPs pass Law on Sale and Lease of Public Assets in Kurdistan Region
The Law sets out proper conduct and policies that the authorities must follow when selling or leasing public assets and properties, to ensure full transparency, clarity and justice in the public's interest.
Parliament confirms Dr. Kamal Abdulhamid Atroshi as KRG Minister of Natural Resources
At an extraordinary sitting of the Kurdistan Parliament on 6 January during the winter recess, MPs entrusted Dr. Kamal Abdulhamid Atroshi with the post of KRG Minister of Natural Resources, with 81 out of the 101 present members voting in favour of appointing him.
Order of Business for extraordinary sitting of 6 January 2021
The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament calls MPs to the first extraordinary sitting of the third year of the fifth term of the Kurdistan Parliament on Wednesday 6th January 2021 at 11am. The Presidency of Parliament announces the order of business of the sitting as follows:
Parliament Presidency's message for the New Year 2021
We wish the people of Kurdistan and all the people of Iraq a Happy New Year. We hope that in the New Year our region will enjoy peace and harmony, and that this year we will overcome the crises, strengthen trust between citizens and the Constitutional institutions, and protect and develop the Kurdistan Region’s Constitutional status, which is the result of the sacrifices made by the people of Kurdistan.
Parliament’s Presidency convey condolences on passing of Kaka Rash Naqshbandi
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Kaka Rash Naqshbandi, the prominent former MP of the Kurdistan Parliament from the city of Erbil.