Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami on 14 October met a high level delegation from the Kurdish National Council in Syria (KNC) to discuss the grave situation in Rojava, Western Kurdistan. He met with Mr. Ibrahim Biro, Mr. Kameran Hajo and Mr. Nzar Botani.
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Order of business for 15 October: MPs will discuss current situation and events in Rojava – Western Kurdistan
The Presidency of the Kurdistan Parliament announces the order of business for the sitting of Tuesday 15th October at 11am: The parties in the Kurdistan Parliament will give their views and observations on the current situation and events in Rojava (Western Kurdistan).
Kurdistan Parliament pays last respects to former MP Ahang Aref
The Kurdistan Parliament on 11 October held the funeral ceremony for Ahang Aref, the former MP of the Kurdistan Parliament. The ceremony was attended by Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq, former Speaker of the second term Mr. Adnan Mufty, the heads of the parliamentary blocks, and current and former MPs.
Statement by Presidency of Kurdistan Parliament on Turkey's military campaign on Western Kurdistan
In a statement issued on 9th October, the Presidency of the Kurdistan Parliament called on Turkey to halt its military campaign in Western Kurdistan that exposes civilians to shelling and bombardments, and expressed their grave concern over its impact on Kurdish areas. Parliament’s Presidency demanded that the military campaign be ended immediately and that problems between both sides be resolved through dialogue.
Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami at peace-building conference: The Kurdistani people are proud that our political struggle is based on peace, democracy and coexistence
The Kurdistan Parliament this week is hosting a two-day peace-building conference in partnership with Global Peace Chain, an organization of youth peace-builders from over 100 countries.
Deputy Speaker Hawrami meets with Jordan’s Consul General in Kurdistan Region
Kurdistan Parliament’s Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami on 9 October welcomed Jordan’s Consul General in Kurdistan Region, Mr. Haitham Abu Alfoul, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties with Jordan in many areas.
Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq meets with Kuwait’s Consul General Omar Al-Kanderi
Kurdistan Parliament’s Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 9 October welcomed Mr. Omar Ahmad Al-Kanderi, Kuwait’s Consul General to the Kurdistan Region. Dr. Faiq briefed the Consul on the political situation in Kurdistan Region and the recent political crisis in Iraq following demonstrations in Baghdad.
Summary of Committees’ recent meetings – 10 October 2019
The Finance and Economic Affairs committee elect a new chair, Mr. Ziyad Jabbar (PUK), the municipalities committee send the bill on illegally occupied or taken land to Parliament's Presidency for its second reading. The agriculture and irrigation committee held a joint meeting with the Iraqi Council of Representatives' respective committee and discussed paying farmers for their wheat production.
Summary of committees' recent meetings - 8 October 2019
Charmo public University of Chamchamal and the Higher Education Committee discussed the benefits and drawbacks of implementing the Bologna Process. The Higher Education committee also decided to meet the ministry to look into Nur, Hadba and Kitab private universities in Kurdistani areas outside the KRG administrative area, which are not yet recognized by the Kurdistan Regional Government.
Kurdistan Parliament’s presidency convey condolences on passing of former MP, Mrs. Ahang Aref
The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewas Faiq and Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami on 6 October wrote to the family of Mrs. Ahang Aref, a former MP, to express their condolences on her passing. Mrs. Aref served in the Kurdistan Parliament’s Third Term, from 2009 to 2012.