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 […]
KRG Representation in the United States Participates in Newroz Events Across the DMV Area
The Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States (KRG-US) proudly participated in a series of Newroz events across the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area, marking the Kurdish New Year alongside the local diaspora and international partners. These events brought together nearly 1,000 attendees, reflecting the strength, resilience, and cultural pride of the […]
Kurdish Participation in IRF Summit and National Prayer Breakfast Reinforces Commitment to Religious Freedom and Coexistence
KRG Representative Aziz accompanied senior officials from the Kurdistan Region to the 2026 annual International Religious Freedom Summit and National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC, reinforcing the Region’s commitment to pluralism and interfaith coexistence. H.E. Ano Jawhar Abdoka, Minister of Transportation and Communications, a Chaldean, participated in the events and affirmed the Kurdistan Regional Government’s […]
KRG-US Hosts American University Students for Dialogue on Kurdistan’s History and Regional Dynamics
In partnership with the American University School of International Service and Dr. Yerevan Saeed Barzani Scholar-in-Residence and Director of Global Kurdish Initiative for Peace, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Representation in the United States welcomed students and Barzani fellows for an evening focused on the Kurdistan Region’s history, governance, and evolving regional landscape. Representative to […]