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Kurd Fuad Massoum elected as new President of Iraq

Kurd Fuad Massoum elected as new President of Iraq
On 24 July 2014 Kurdish politician Dr. Fuad Massoum was sworn into office as the newly elected President of the Republic of Iraq. KRG Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani congratulated President Massoum in an open letter, expressing his hope for renewed commitment to, and preservation of, the Iraqi Constitution.
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Statement by President Masoud Barzani

Statement by President Masoud Barzani
In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate, Proud people of Kurdistan, The people of Kurdistan are accustomed, in their culture, to respect and abide by religious pluralism and coexistence. They have not intimidated anyone and throughout history they have always been in a defensive position. However, the enemies never stand still and they…
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President Barzani interview with Al-Jazeera

President Barzani interview with Al-Jazeera
The following is an interview of President Masoud Barzani with Al-Jazeera International from 17 July 2014. The original interview and the corresponding article can be found on the Al-Jazeera homepage here.
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Citadel of Erbil – UNESCO world heritage

Citadel of Erbil – UNESCO world heritage
The citadel of Erbil became a UNESCO world heritage site on 21 June 2014. The citadel is estimated to date back to 500 BC and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world. Erbil Mayor Nihad Qoja welcomed the news: “I am very happy with the choice of the UNESCO, the decision…
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Inauguration of eighth cabinet

Inauguration of eighth cabinet
The eighth cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government was sworn into office on 18 June 2014. The new government is a broad coalition consisting of all parties represented in parliament. As such, it reflects the inclusion of all political, ethnic, and religious groups in the governance of the Kurdistan Region. The new government announced that…
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Speech by Prime Minister Barzani at inauguration of eighth cabinet

Speech by Prime Minister Barzani at inauguration of eighth cabinet
Your Excellency Speaker of the Parliament, Distinguished Members of Parliament, Good afternoon. Today, we are announcing the new cabinet at a critical point in time. In 2003, we needed to act with one voice and work together in order to protect and preserve the achievements and interests of the Kurdistan Region. Similarly, we need to…
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Kurdistan Region of Iraq for the first time at Vienna’s Festival of Nations

Kurdistan Region of Iraq for the first time at Vienna’s Festival of Nations
On Sunday, 15 June 2014, the Festival of Nations which promotes culture and international understanding, took place in front of the Museum of Military History in Vienna. For the first time the Kurdistan Region of Iraq was represented as well. The visitors were able to admire Kurdish clothing, jewelry and traditional woven carpets and to…
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