Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani has arrived in Baghdad, where he was received by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.
President Barzani will take part in this evening’s meeting of the State Administration Coalition, joining leaders of Iraq’s major political parties and representatives of the country’s five presidencies.
Discussions are expected to focus on national political, security, and economic developments.
Îro, min li Şamê pêşwazî li birayê xwe yê hêja, Serokê Herêma Kurdistana Iraqê birêz Nêçîrvan Barzanî kir @IKRPresident . Di hevdîtinê de me behsa peywendiyên dualî û rêyên xurtkirina hevkariyê kir, bi awayekî ku xizmeta aramiyê û berjewendiyên her du gelên me bike.
Em wan xwedîlêderketin û mêvandariya ku Herêma Kurdistanê di salên borî de ji bo gelê me pêşkêş kiriye, bilind dinirxînin û em li hêviya berdewamiya xebata hevbeş in, bi giyanekî hevkarî û biratiyê ku cîrantiya baş xurt bike.
استقبلتُ اليوم في دمشق أخي العزيز السيد نيجيرفان بارزاني @IKRPresident، رئيس إقليم كردستان العراق، في لقاءٍ تناولنا خلاله العلاقات الثنائية وسبل تعزيز التعاون بما يخدم الاستقرار ومصالح شعبينا.
إنّنا نثمّن ما قدّمه الإقليم في السنوات الماضية من رعاية واستضافة لأبناء شعبنا، ونتطلع إلى مواصلة العمل المشترك بروح تعاون وأخوة تعزز حسن الجوار.
At the invitation of President @AH_AlSharaa, I am pleased to have visited Damascus today.
After many years of hardship, Syria now has a historic opportunity to recover, rebuild, and prosper. I expressed my confidence in President Al-Sharaa's vision and my belief that, under his leadership, Syria can advance toward greater stability, prosperity, and a brighter future for all its people.
I reaffirmed our support for a stable and united Syria, where the rights of all ethnic and religious communities are protected. We also discussed the importance of Syria playing a constructive role in advancing regional peace and security.
As neighbors, Syria, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region share many common interests, and there is significant potential to expand economic cooperation for the benefit of all our peoples.
On July 24, 1923, the Treaty of Lausanne was signed, reshaping the Middle East and sealing the fate of the Kurdish people.
The treaty replaced the 1920 Treaty of Sèvres, which had recognized Kurdish rights to independence. Lausanne reversed that, removing the Kurdish name and political rights entirely.
Greater Kurdistan was divided across four states: Türkiye, Iran, Iraq, and Syria. A fifth portion, "Red Kurdistan," fell under Soviet control.
Since then, Kurds have remained the world's largest stateless nation.
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Today, we inaugurated a strategic water project serving 53 villages across Mergasor, Akre, and Khalifan districts, securing the region’s water supply for the next 20 years.
We will continue implementing projects like this and work to deliver essential services to every part of the Kurdistan Region.
NEW: Iran killed at least eight people in a fresh round of attacks on America's Kurdish allies in Iraq, the region's president reported.
Nechirvan Barzani, the president of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, condemned the strikes as a "serious escalation and a blatant violation of Iraq’s sovereignty."
Iraqi air defenses shot down Iranian drones over Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, the Times of Israel reported.
Thank you, Ambassador @USAMBTurkiye Tom Barrack, always a pleasure to see you and to hear your continued strong support for the Kurdistan Region’s vital role in Iraq and beyond.
Proud to be part of Prime Minister @AliFalihAlzaidy’s important delegation and to work together with our American friends on stability, peace, and prosperity.
The US-Kurdistan partnership remains a cornerstone for the region.
On Bastille Day, we join the people of France in celebrating the values of liberty, equality, fraternity, and democracy that this historic day represents.
I extend my warmest congratulations to President @EmmanuelMacron and the French people. France has long been a steadfast friend and trusted partner of the Kurdistan Region. We remain deeply grateful for its unwavering support during our most challenging times, and its continued commitment to peace, stability, and our shared values.
May the enduring friendship between France and the Kurdistan Region continue to grow.
Such a huge loss - RIP Senator Lindsay Graham - such a huge friend to the Kurdish people. He is mourned from Washington to Erbil and beyond. RIP to a selfless public servant.
I often criticized Lindsey Graham. But this weekend, I learned his full story:
- Orphaned young, he adopted & raised his little sister instead of letting her go into the system.
- Grew up dirt poor, racking balls in his parents’ pool hall.
- In search of opportunity, he joined the Air Force. Served 33 years. Retired a Colonel.
- Then spent decades in Congress, earning respect across the aisle.
- Bashed Trump hard in ~2016, then respected the will of the voters, and grew to become a loyal ally.
- Humble. Devoted to his constituents.
- Driven by patriotism (even when misguided). Never in it for the money. Could've cashed in any time like most of his colleagues.
- That Disney trip everyone mocked? Just a good uncle taking his beloved nieces. He smiled through (and ignored) the hate to protect his family.
RIP to a self-made American original.