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News and press releases

KRG Urges U.S. to Maintain Current Troop Presence, Finalize Air Defense Provision

Friday 4 October 2024

Recently, the United States and the Federal Government of Iraqi issued a joint statement about the status of forces and coalition presence in the county. The joint security agreement outlines a phased transition, with a shift from a coalition-based mission against ISIS to a more traditional bilateral security partnership.

International Election Observers Urgently Needed for October 20th Kurdistan Parliament Elections

Friday 4 October 2024

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is scheduled to hold its parliamentary elections on October 20, 2024. These elections will determine the composition of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Parliament for the next term.

Ankawa-Sterling Heights “Sister City” Agreement Deepens Ties Between KRG and the Chaldean Community

Thursday 3 October 2024

As the Detroit Free Press recently reported, the city of Sterling Heights, Michigan announced a “Sister City” initiative with Ankawa, Kurdistan. This initiative will help to strengthen the cultural and economic ties between the KRG and the many ethnic Chaldeans who call Sterling Heights home.

KRG Prime Minister Meets Senior Pentagon Officials in Washington

Thursday, February 29, 2024

KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Under Secretary Sasha Baker and other senior Pentagon officials at the Department of Defense.

Prime Minister Barzani Meets White House National Security Advisor in Washington

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and other senior officials at the White House, including Brett McGurk, Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, and Amos Hochstein, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor for Energy and Investment.

KRG Prime Minister Meets Senior Officials at the Department of Treasury

Thursday, February 29, 2024

KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and his delegation met with the Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the Department of Treasury, Mr. Brian Nelson.