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.
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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
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 19 October 2022 welcomed a high-level delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran led by Deputy Foreign Minister Mahdi Safari; with Dr. Shahriar Heydari, Member of Iran’s Parliament; Dr. Ali Fekri, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy; and Dr. Alizadeh Tebtebashi, head of Iraqi affairs at the Foreign Ministry.
Parliament and National Democratic Institute publish research and guides to parliamentary work
Kurdistan Parliament’s Presidency led by Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 18 October 2022 attended the launch of three research books published by Parliament, and three guides to parliamentary work published by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes UK Ambassador to Iraq Mark Bryson-Richardson
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 18 October 2022 welcomed the UK’s Ambassador to Iraq Mark Bryson-Richardson. They discussed the next Kurdistan Parliament election, human rights and civil liberties, and Parliament's current legislative priorities.
Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami opens Dr. Sherko Baban Hall at Salahaddin University's College of Engineering
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 13 October 2022 opened a new hall at Salahaddin University’s Engineering College, named after the late Dr. Sherko Baban, the academic, writer and linguist.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq congratulates Dr. Latif Rashid on his election as President of Iraq
I hope that this victory will strengthen unity and solidarity and help to make progress in bringing together different views, and that you will become a catalyst for greater solidarity and for a unified national discourse, following the path forged by our great leader, the late President Mam Jalal Talabani.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes incoming United States' Consul General Irvin Hicks Jr.
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 11 October 2022 welcomed the incoming United States Consul General in Kurdistan Region, Mr. Irvin Hicks Jr. They discuss the political situation in Iraq and Kurdistan Region, civil liberties and human rights.
Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami welcomes United States' new Consul General Irvin Hicks Jr.
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 11 October 2022 welcomed the new United States Consul General in Kurdistan Region, Mr. Irvin Hicks Jr. They discussed political developments in Iraq and Kurdistan Region, human rights and civil liberties, and bilateral ties in several areas including trade and investment.