Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi Makes First Official Visit to Washington
Iraq’s new Prime Minister, H.E. Ali al-Zaidi, made his first official visit to Washington, D.C., since taking office two months ago. The visit focused on expanding economic and energy cooperation, attracting investment, and advancing shared security priorities. Representatives from the Kurdistan Regional Government and business community also joined the Iraqi delegation throughout the visit. KRG […]
KRG Launches Major Art Gallery and Anfal Museum Projects in Erbil
The Kurdistan Regional Government has launched two major cultural projects in Erbil: a new art gallery designed to become the largest of its kind in the Kurdistan Region and a modern museum dedicated to preserving the history and memory of the Anfal genocide. The projects are being developed in Sami Abdulrahman Park under the direction […]
Prime Minister Barzani Inaugurates Major Water Project Serving 53 Villages
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has inaugurated a major drinking water project that will provide clean, reliable water to 53 villages across the districts of Mergasor, Akre, and Khalifan. The Balinda-Barzan Water Project is expected to serve more than 35,000 residents and help address longstanding water shortages in rural and mountainous communities. The project […]
KRG Representation Attends Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum in Washington, DC
The Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States attended the Atlantic Council’s 2026 Global Energy Forum in Washington, DC, held from June 9–10. The forum brought together senior government officials, members of Congress, diplomats, industry executives, and policy experts to discuss the future of global energy security, infrastructure, investment, and international cooperation. The two-day […]
Kurdish Literature Reaches New Audiences Through Translation and Storytelling
Kurdish literature continues to gain new visibility through the work of writers, poets, translators, and cultural figures who are preserving the stories, memories, and mythology of the Kurdistan Region while bringing them to wider international audiences. Recent literary developments, including the English-language publication of Kurdish novels and renewed attention to oral history, reflect the growing […]
Kurdish Leaders Join Atlantic Council’s 2026 Iraq Dialogue
The KRG Representation in the United States coordinated the participation of H.E. Hoshyar Zebari, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq and Senior Member of the KDP Executive Committee and Dr. Hemn Hawrami, Former Deputy Speaker of Parliament and senior member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, at the Atlantic Council’s 2026 Iraq Dialogue in Washington, […]
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Continues Engagement with Baghdad on Outstanding Issues
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani led a senior delegation to Baghdad for high-level meetings with the newly elected Iraqi Prime Minister, Ali Al-Zaidi and other Iraqi federal leaders, continuing efforts to resolve long-standing disputes between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government of Iraq. The visit focused on advancing dialogue over key political, […]
Despite the Ceasefire, the Kurdistan Region Continues to be Attacked
Despite the ceasefire, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq continues to face sustained drone and missile attacks. Since February 28, the Kurdistan Region has been attacked more than 800 times by drones and missiles, despite not being a party to the conflict. According to KRG data, these attacks have left 20 people dead and 123 wounded, […]
Daughters of the Sun: Kurdish Women Who Shaped History
During Women’s History Month, the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States honors the women who have helped shape Kurdish history across generations: rulers, scholars, educators, artists, journalists, activists, and fighters whose leadership has left a lasting mark on Kurdish political, cultural, and public life. Their stories reflect a long tradition of women not […]
Kurdish Heritage Month: Honoring History, Resilience, and a Future Shaped by Dialogue
Kurdish Heritage Month stands as a powerful recognition of resilience, cultural continuity, and identity. Observed throughout March, it offers an opportunity to honor the rich history and enduring contributions of the Kurdish people, while reflecting on a past shaped by hardship and a future increasingly defined by dialogue and possibility. As organizations such as the […]