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.
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Clarification from Office of Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq regarding health condition of MP Dr. Kazim Faruq
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Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 26 October 2022 met with Mr. Faris Issa, Head of the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in Baghdad.
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.
Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami meets with Yazidi Prince Mir Hazem Tahsin Beg
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 23 October 2022 welcomed Mir Hazem Tahsin Beg, the prince of the Yazidis. They discussed protecting the rights of the Yazidis and their historic position as an original religious community of the Kurdish nation.
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.
Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami meets with Jordan’s Consul General Mr. Fuad Al-Majali
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 20 October 2022 welcomed the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s Consul General in Kurdistan Region, Mr. Fuad Al-Majali. They discussed the latest political developments in Kurdistan Region, Iraq and the wider region.
Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami meets with UK’s Deputy Consul General Mr. Jamie Hamill
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 20 October 2022 welcomed the UK’s Deputy Consul General in Kurdistan Region, Mr. Jamie Hamill. They discussed the political situation in Kurdistan Region, Iraq and the wider region.
Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami welcomes Iranian delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Mahdi Safari
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