Head of DFR and the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) discussed National Peace and the latest Political developments.

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DFR publication date: SUN, 4 FEB 2018 14:51

Head of DFR and the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) discussed National Peace and the latest Political developments.

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (dfr.gov.krd) –Head of Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Department of Foreign Relations (DFR), Minister Falah Mustafa, received Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programs at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), Dr. Eli Abouaoun.

In the meeting, which was also attended by Assistant Head of DFR Ms. Siham Mamand, and Judy Mazen of USIP, Dr. Eli Abouaoun gave a briefing on the activities of the Institute in the Middle East.

Minister Mustafa then gave an overview of current situation in Kurdistan Region while both sides stressed the importance of cooperation and coordination between DFR and USIP.

The two sides, also, discussed the National Peace, the latest political developments, and the dialogue process between Erbil and Baghdad.

The United States Institute of Peace was founded in 1984 by the US Congress and is based in Washington, DC. It was established with the aim of preventing and resolving violent international conflicts, promoting post-conflict stability, democratic transformation, and consolidating peace.

High Representative Karwan Jamal Tahir attends the fifth round of Iraqi Cultural Scheme Closing Ceremony at the British Museum

FRI, 10 AUG 2018 12:40

London, United Kingdom (uk.gov.krd) – The Kurdistan Regional Government High Representative to the United Kingdom, H.E Karwan Jamal Tahir addressed the audience at reception held at the British Museum on Friday 3 August 2018 to celebrate the fifth round of the British Museum’s Iraq Scheme, a UK government backed training programme designed to establish dedicated corps of Iraqis and Kurdish heritage professionals, skilled to deal with the aftermath of the destruction of archaeological sites in the Kurdistan Region and other parts of Iraq.

Incoming British Deputy Consul General to Kurdistan Region Visits DFR

SAT, 4 AUG 2018 16:27

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (dfr.gov.krd) – Assistant Head of DFR, Siham Jabali Mamand, yesterday met the newly-appointed British Deputy Consul General to Kurdistan Region, Stuart Adam.

A Dutch Delegation Visit DFR

SAT, 4 AUG 2018 16:05

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (dfr.gov.krd) – a Dutch delegation from the Ministry of Justice and Security composed of Hans Faber, Director of the International Affairs and Thomas Jacobs, senior advisor at the Directorate of International Affairs, led by Willem Nicolaas Cosijn, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands visited KRG Department of Foreign Relations and were received by Siham Jabali Mamand, Assistant Head of DFR.

KRG DFR pledges continued support to Canada's Embassy Office in Erbil

MON, 13 AUG 2018 22:46

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (dfr.gov.krd) – The outgoing Head of Canada's Embassy Office in Erbil, Paul Gareau, visited Department of Foreign Relations of Kurdistan Regional Government and met with Assistant Head of DFR, Siham Jabali Mamand upon completion of his tenure in the Kurdistan Region.

Third Deloitte report on Oil and Gas Review in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, with newly added disclosures on local sales – Q1 of 2018

MON, 13 AUG 2018 20:57

Today new verified data on the Kurdistan Region’s oil exports, consumption and revenues have been published, covering the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 March 2018, after a review of the sector by the international “Big 4” audit and consulting firm, Deloitte.

U.S. Congressional Delegation visits KRG DFR to discuss the latest developments in the region

SUN, 12 AUG 2018 23:07

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (dfr.gov.krd) – A delegation composed of the United States Congress led by Steven Fagin, US Consul General to Kurdistan Region, Patrick Megahan, professional staff member for the House Foreign Affairs Committee' Terrorism and Oren Adaki, Staff Director of the House Committee of Foreign Affairs visited KRG Department of Foreign Relations and were received by the Assistant Head of DFR, Siham Jabali Mamand on 8 August, 2018.

Prime Minister Barzani receives Germany's new Consul General

SAT, 11 AUG 2018 12:43

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (dfr.gov.krd) – Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani received the new Consul General of Germany to the Kurdistan Region, Ms. Barbara Wolf and her accompanying delegation.