Unfortunately the Iraqi Federal Court has again issued a ruling that violates the rights of the people of Kurdistan, jeopardizes hopes of more agreement and coordination between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi Federal Government, and triggers tensions.
Parliament Speaker’s News
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 24 January 2023 welcomed Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, with Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the UNSG’s Special Representative for Iraq, and their delegation.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes Netherlands' new Consul General, Mr. Jaco Beerends
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 24 January 2023 welcomed the Netherlands’ new Consul General in Kurdistan Region, Mr. Jaco Beerends. They discussed the latest political developments, the next Parliament election and bilateral ties.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes UK’s new Consul General, Ms. Rosy Cave
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 24 January 2023 welcomed the UK’s new Consul General in Kurdistan Region, Ms. Rosy Cave. They discussed the current political situation and the different opinions on the next Parliament election.
Parliament's Presidency and heads of blocks discuss amendments to Election Law, renewing Election Commission's mandate
The Presidency and MPs discussed in detail fast tracking the legislation needed to hold elections for Parliament's sixth term. The Presidency and heads of party blocks stressed that everyone will comply with the legal deadline set for the holding the elections, amending the election law and renewing the election commission's mandate.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq commends German Parliament for recognition of the Yazidi genocide
On behalf of the people of Kurdistan of all religious and ethnic communities, the Kurdistan Parliament greatly appreciates the historic stance taken by the Bundestag.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes presidents of Halabja and Raparin universities and Asuda NGO
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 16 January 2023 welcomed the President of Halabja University Dr. Mahabad Kamil Abdullah, the President of Raparin University Dr. Paiman Ramazan, and representatives of Asuda NGO. Women's rights and protecting societal peace were the main topic of their conversation.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq congratulates Kurdistani Nwe newspaper on 31st anniversary
Over 31 years, Kurdistani Nwe has contributed high output to Kurdish journalism and has been a training ground for journalists and media workers. It remains the top in its field and has become more professional and weighty, and I hope will continue its success.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes Jordan's Consul General Mr. Fuad Al-Majali
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 9 January 2023 welcomed Mr. Fuad Al-Majali, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s Consul General in Kurdistan Region.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq chairs meeting on prisons with KRG ministers and other officials
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 8 January 2023 chaired a meeting to discuss concerns about Kurdistan Region’s prisons with the Government. KRG Interior Minister Rebar Ahmed, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Kwestan Muhammad and other officials took part in the meeting.