Archive for month: December, 2019

On the occasion of Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ, I extend my warmest congratulations to our Christian sisters and brothers in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq and to all those who celebrate this holiday. I wish them a peaceful and prosperous holiday and hope that this festivity will bring about peace, stability and prosperity, for everyone.

On this sacred occasion, we reiterate that the Kurdistan Region as always remains the cradle of peaceful coexistence, tolerance and stability for all communities, as it will continue unabated towards peace, serenity and stability in the region.

The Christians in Kurdistan Region are the benefactors and an ancient community who have coexisted with other communities in harmony and peace and played a role in protecting and developing the Kurdistan Region. Their festivities and occasions are also celebrated by all communities in Kurdistan Region.

Merry Christmas to all.

Nechirvan Barzani

Kurdistan Region President
24-12-2019

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Tuesday met an Italian delegation headed by Defence Minister, Lorenzo Guerini.

Recognizing the extensive support of the Italian government to the Kurdistan Region in the fight against the Islamic State, Prime Minister Barzani updated Minister Guerini on the latest developments and threats to the security of Iraq and the Middle East.

Prime Minister Barzani thanked Minister Guerini for his country’s recognition of the sacrifice made by Peshmerga forces. He emphasised the Kurdistan Regional Government’s commitment to cooperating with all partners, including the Iraqi federal government, in fighting the threat of terrorism.

The Italian Minister affirmed his country, as a key member of the Global Coalition against ISIS, will continue to support the Peshmerga and the KRG in protecting the people of the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

Italy plans to renew its mission in Iraq, which Prime Minister Barzani asserted was critical to sustaining efforts to combat the re-emergence of ISIS and other armed groups. He also expressed the KRG’s desire to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.

We have made a strong start in a short time – but there is much more to be done. People are still unemployed and government still isn’t as efficient as it needs to be to realize our vision.

Our goal is to build a strong Kurdistan. Secure, stable, prosperous. At peace with its neighbors. A reliable ally within the international community.

My ambition is for us to realize that goal – that dream – as a people. And to realize it together.

In recent years our people have suffered – you have proven your courage and you have proven your willingness to endure hardship in the pursuit of a just cause.

You deserve a government that works together – and we are working across parties and ministries to respond to your needs.

You deserve a government that serves you – and that is what we are doing.