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KRG calls on international community to help provide assistance for Syrian refugees

KRG News - Mon, 10/22/2012 - 14:35
Erbil, Kurdistan Region – Iraq (KRG.org) – The Head of the UNHCR office in Erbil, Ms Bushra Halepota, joined the Head of the KRG Department of Foreign Relations, Minister Falah Mustafa, in a meeting with the local diplomatic corps yesterday to update them on the humanitarian crisis resulting from the ongoing violence in Syria.
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UK Secretary of State calls for increased diplomatic presence in Erbil

KRG News - Thu, 10/18/2012 - 15:53
Erbil, Kurdistan – Iraq (KRG.org) – The United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, William Hague, Tuesday released a new Iraq Strategy, calling to focus the UK's staff and resources in Iraq where they will be most effective.
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Largest US business delegation visits Kurdistan

KRG News - Thu, 10/18/2012 - 15:00
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq - (KRG.org) President Masoud Barzani welcomed the largest ever American business delegation this week which was visiting Kurdistan to explore investment opportunities in the Kurdistan Region and to participate in the Erbil International Fair. ...
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8th Erbil International Fair draws participants from 23 countries

KRG News - Tue, 10/16/2012 - 21:35
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq - (KRG.org) – Senior Kurdistan Regional Government representatives yesterday officially opened the 8th annual Erbil International Fair, which is heralded to be the largest one yet.
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President Barzani encourages World Kurdish Congress participants to play greater role in Kurdistan

KRG News - Mon, 10/15/2012 - 16:47
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq - (KRG.org) – The 2nd World Kurdish Congress in concludes in Eribl today after four days of presentations and discussions about applying the experiences and knowledge of experts from the Kurdish Diaspora and the international community to the Kurdistan Region. ...
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2nd World Kurdish Congress kicks off in Erbil

KRG News - Fri, 10/12/2012 - 11:06
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq - (KRG.org) – The 2nd World Kurdish Congress opened in Erbil yesterday, attracting hundreds of experts, researchers, academics, policy makers and practitioners from dozens of countries. ...
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START Social Development Organisation concludes pilot women's skills programme

KRG News - Thu, 10/11/2012 - 13:46
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq - (DFR.krg.org) – Under the management of the US Consulate General in Erbil, the START Social Development Organisation concluded a five-month pilot programme established to empower women and provide key skills. ...
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French Ambassador announces visa service in Erbil

KRG News - Tue, 10/09/2012 - 13:31
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (KRG.org) – Welcoming the French Ambassador to the Kurdistan Region on Sunday, Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani discussed the Region's growing ties with France as well as ongoing events in the broader region. ...
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Higher Education Minister visits Poland as KRG increases education links

KRG News - Mon, 10/08/2012 - 20:42
Kraków, Poland – (KRG.org) – The Kurdistan Regional Government's Higher Education Minister last week met government and university representatives in Poland, which has recently been added as a destination for Kurdistan's scholarship students. ...
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KRG shares celebration of freedom on German national day

KRG News - Thu, 10/04/2012 - 21:38
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq – (KRG.org) – Speaking on behalf of Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani, the Head of Foreign Relations Minister Falah Mustafa reaffirmed the KRG's commitment to democracy during the Day of German Unity celebration in Erbil Wednesday evening.
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President Barzani at Turkey's ruling party conference calls for peaceful means to resolve Kurdish issue

KRG News - Tue, 10/02/2012 - 19:30
Ankara – Turkey (KRP.org) – Addressing a conference of Turkey's ruling Justice and Development party on Sunday, President Barzani commended the policies of Prime Minister Erdogan and his party for being willing to addressing the Kurdish issue and called on all Kurdish groups to reciprocate by supporting this policy rely on peace and dialogue to reach a resolution. ...
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Head of KRG Foreign Relations calls on Swedish community to recognise Kurdish Genocide

KRG News - Mon, 10/01/2012 - 11:19
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq - (DFR.krg.org) – In a meeting with a Swedish human rights organisation, the Head of the KRG Department of Foreign Relations, Minister Falah Mustafa, called on the Swedish community to recognise the genocide suffered by the Kurds at the hands of the Iraqi regime.
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KRG and USAID embark on joint $18 million dollar health initiative

KRG News - Thu, 09/27/2012 - 18:22
Erbil, Kurdistan Region - Iraq – (KRG.org) – The Kurdistan Regional Government signed a memorandum of understanding with USAID on Tuesday aimed at improving primary health care throughout the Kurdistan Region. ...
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Prime Minister hosts groundbreaking for Duhok International Airport

KRG News - Mon, 09/24/2012 - 19:31
Dohuk, Kurdistan Region - Iraq – (KRG.org) – Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani today hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new international airport in Duhok. Duhok International Airport will be the third airport in the Kurdistan Region. After its completion in 2015, travellers will have direct international access to each of the Region's three provinces. ...
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Prime Minister Barzani congratulates Netherlands' new Ambassador to Iraq

KRG News - Mon, 09/24/2012 - 11:59
Erbil, Kurdistan Region - Iraq - (KRG.org) – Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani welcomed the Netherlands' new Ambassador to Iraq, Mr Harry Molenaar, on Thursday, discussing the growing relationship between their governments. ...
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President Barzani Meets Italian Foreign Minister in Rome

KRG News - Sat, 09/22/2012 - 13:04
Rome, Italy (KRP.org) - President Barzani met Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi in Rome yesterday to discuss bilateral relations between Italy and the Kurdistan Region and for consultation on the situation in Syria. ...
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‘Kurds have become an important player in the Middle East,' says Head of DFR on official visit to Netherlands

KRG News - Sat, 09/22/2012 - 01:45
Erbil, Kurdistan Region - Iraq (KRG.org) – The Head of the KRG Department of Foreign Relations, Minister Falah Mustafa, concluded an official visit to the Netherlands yesterday where he met senior officials, academics, and Middle East analysts and policy experts. ...
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‘Kurds have become an important player in the Middle East,' says Head of DFR on official visit to Netherlands

KRG News - Sat, 09/22/2012 - 01:45
Erbil, Kurdistan Region - Iraq (KRG.org) – The Head of the KRG Department of Foreign Relations, Minister Falah Mustafa, concluded an official visit to the Netherlands yesterday where he met senior officials, academics, and Middle East analysts and policy experts. ...
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‘Kurds have become an important player in the Middle East,' says Head of DFR on official visit to Netherlands

KRG News - Sat, 09/22/2012 - 01:45
Erbil, Kurdistan Region - Iraq (KRG.org) – The Head of the KRG Department of Foreign Relations, Minister Falah Mustafa, concluded an official visit to the Netherlands yesterday where he met senior officials, academics, and Middle East analysts and policy experts. ...
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KRG Delegation Attends 22nd Economic Forum in Poland

KRG News - Thu, 09/20/2012 - 00:59
Krynica, Poland – (KRG.org) – A delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) took part in the 22nd Economic Forum held in Poland earlier this month. ...
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