On Monday 28 December, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s team for negotiations with the Iraqi Federal Government will explain the outcome of their latest talks with Baghdad to the Kurdistan Parliament. Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani and the other KRG officials will meet with Parliament’s Presidency, heads of the parliamentary parties and three parliament committees at 11am.
Parliament Secretary’s News
Parliament's Presidency convey best wishes for Yazidi Rojiet Ezi Feast
On this holy occasion, we hope for the safe return of kidnapped and disappeared Yazidis to their families and loved ones, and we hope for the return of Yazidi Kurds to rebuild their ancestral areas, for continued peaceful coexistence and the full restoration of their homeland and nation.
Parliament Presidency's statement on Kurdistan Flag Day
On the day that we celebrate our beloved flag of Kurdistan, we congratulate all the people of Kurdistan and the followers of the way of our flag. Our flag is a symbol of sacrifice and everlasting prosperity. To keep our flag flying high we must not be discouraged by any sacrifice.
Secretary Kahveci welcomes German military delegation in Iraq
Kurdistan Parliament Secretary Muna Kahveci on 8 December welcomed Christof Neumann, adviser to the German forces' command in Iraq. They discussed the status and rights of the ethnic and religious communities in Kurdistan Region.
Parliament holds first reading of bills on education and private universities; discusses salaries problem
Parliament on 30 November held the first readings of the Bill on Education and Study, and of the first amendments to the Law on Private Universities. MPs called for discussion about the public salaries crisis, and the majority voted to hold a separate sitting on the issue in the presence of the KRG’s negotiating team for the outstanding issues with Baghdad.
Parliament’s Presidency conveys condolences on passing of Edo Baba Sheikh
Kurdistan Parliament’s Presidency on 29 November conveyed their condolences on the passing of Edo Baba Sheikh, who was an intellectual and MP in Kurdistan Parliament’s first term, in the following message:
Order of Business for Sitting of 30 November 2020
The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament calls MPs to a sitting on Monday 30th November 2020 at 11am, the 11th ordinary sitting of the autumn session of the second year of Kurdistan Parliament’s fifth term. The Presidency of Parliament announces the order of business of the sitting as follows:
Parliament holds second reading of Bill on Sale and Lease of Public Assets
Kurdistan Parliament held the second reading of the Bill on Sale and Lease of Public Assets in Kurdistan Region. The Presidency decided to close an ad hoc committee's investigation into an MPs' allegation of threats, due to lack of evidence. Speaker Faiq called for amendments to address shortcomings in the Law on Combating Violence Against Women, and commended campaigners for their bravery and perseverance on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Order of Business for sitting of 25th November 2020
The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament calls MPs to a sitting on Wednesday 25th November 2020 at 11am, the tenth ordinary sitting of the autumn session of the second year of Kurdistan Parliament’s fifth term. The Presidency of Parliament announces the order of business of the sitting as follows:
Deputy Speaker Hawrami welcomes delegation from North Kurdistan
Deputy Speaker Hawrami told the delegation that Kurdistan Region’s political leadership has banned intra-Kurdish armed conflict, but no force should abuse this principle for its own ends by constantly attacking Kurdistan Region's institutions and entities, because each part of Kurdistan is distinct.