Iraq’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections
Record Kurdish Turnout, KDP Surpasses One Million Votes, U.S. Voices Support The sixth parliamentary elections took place across Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, on November 11, 2025. This vote drew significant attention as it marked another step in Iraq’s ongoing effort to strengthen its democratic process and rebuild public trust in state institutions. The United […]
MEPS Forum 2025 Opens in Duhok as Leaders Engage in Post-Election Dialogue
The sixth annual Middle East Peace and Security (MEPS) Forum took place on November 17–19, 2025, in Dohuk under the theme “Managed Chaos: The New Middle East?” Over the years, the Forum has grown into one of the region’s most important venues for dialogue and policy discussion. This year’s gathering brought together senior Iraqi, Kurdish, […]
Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Launches Erbil Green Belt Project to Combat Climate Change and Boost Youth Employment
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani inaugurated the Erbil Green Belt Project, a landmark environmental and economic initiative designed to expand green space, improve air quality, and create long-term employment opportunities for the region’s youth. The Green Belt represents one of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s most ambitious environmental projects to date—establishing an 83-kilometer green zone […]
KRG-US Attends Kî me Ez? – Who Am I? Exhibition and Interdisciplinary Discussion
The Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States (KRG-US) was pleased to attend a full-house event at Mason Exhibitions Arlington for “Kî me Ez? – Who Am I?”, an interdisciplinary discussion and art exhibition exploring Kurdish history, identity, and creativity in diaspora. Moderated by Holly Mason Badra, the discussion featured Kurdish scholars who shared […]
KRG Inaugurates Strategic Gomaspan–Smaqoli Road Linking Erbil and Sulaimani
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has officially inaugurated the Gomaspan–Smaqoli Road Project, a major infrastructure achievement connecting Erbil, Sulaimani, and the Raparin Independent Administration. The 22-kilometer modern highway, completed at a cost of 210 billion Iraqi dinars ($160 million), marks another milestone in the KRG’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development, economic growth, and regional connectivity. […]
KRG Lays Cornerstone for Science Park, Advancing Innovation and Knowledge-Based Growth
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani laid the foundation stone for the Kurdistan Innovation Institute’s (KII) Science Park, launching a transformative project designed to position the Kurdistan Region as a regional hub for research, technology, and entrepreneurship. The Science Park represents a major step in the KRG’s strategy to diversify the economy and invest in human capital […]
KRG-USA Welcomes Visiting Scholars from the University of Duhok for Diplomacy and Professional Development Program
The Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States (KRG-USA) welcomed five scholars from the University of Duhok to Washington, D.C. on October 15, 2025, for a six-week academic and professional exchange program focused on diplomacy, governance, and international engagement. This program is part of the Joint Diplomacy Project between the Institute of World Politics […]
Promise Made, Promise Delivered: Building a Sustainable and Prosperous Kurdistan
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) continues to deliver on its commitments— strengthening financial systems, improving public services, and investing in sustainability and heritage. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, the 9th cabinet has delivered measurable progress that is transforming daily life and shaping a more resilient and self-reliant Kurdistan. Advancing Financial Inclusion and […]
Strengthening U.S.–Kurdistan Partnerships: A Landmark Business Delegation Visit
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce delegation—including Google, IBM, Visa, PepsiCo, and Coca-Cola—visited the Kurdistan Region this September for two days of high-level talks, site tours, and cultural stops. Certified by the U.S. government, this landmark visit highlighted reforms and new opportunities for U.S.–Kurdistan investment and innovation, reaffirming the Region’s role as a growing hub for […]
KRG-USA at the 80th United Nations General Assembly
The Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States actively participated in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, engaging in high-level diplomacy and policy discussions alongside international leaders. Diplomatic Engagements Representative Treefa Aziz attended UNGA as part of the Iraqi delegation, joining bilateral meetings with Foreign Minister Fuad […]