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Shafaq News
6 days ago
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Rwanga plants 20,000 olive trees in Erbil green push
Shafaq News/ The Rwanga Foundation announced on Sunday the completion of a major environmental project involving the planting of 20,000 drought-resistant Spanish olive trees in the Dilopa area of Kasnazan, near Erbil, as part of its 'Green Kurdistan' campaign. Led by Idris Nechirvan Barzani, President and Founder of Rwanga, the launch ceremony drew high-level attendance, including Fawzi Hariri, Chief of Staff of the Kurdistan Region Presidency, Agriculture Minister Begard Talabani, representatives of GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation), international diplomats, and local NGOs. The project spans 55 donums of land and is expected to yield 400 tons of olives and 120 tons of olive oil annually, while producing an estimated 5 million liters of oxygen per day, significantly improving air quality in the region. Rwanga said the initiative also created 255 permanent and seasonal jobs, with priority given to women, youth, and people with disabilities. Funded in coordination with GIZ and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, and supported by the Kurdistan Regional Government, the project aims to combat desertification, restore degraded land, and promote sustainable agriculture. Since its launch in 2023, the Kasnazan Olive Orchard has become the cornerstone of Rwanga's broader reforestation efforts, which have planted over 200,000 trees across the Kurdistan Region since 2020. Rwanga emphasized that this model of climate-smart agriculture and community-driven sustainability offers a replicable strategy for balancing environmental recovery with economic and social development in the face of intensifying climate challenges.
Shafaq News
06-04-2025
- Politics
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Defense meeting: Iraq seeks to avoid regional tensions
Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Iraqi and Kurdish officials emphasized the importance of keeping Iraq neutral amid rising instability in the Middle East, warning of the potential for regional crises to spill across borders. In a meeting held in Erbil, Fawzi Hariri, Chief of Staff to the Kurdistan Region Presidency, and Lieutenant General Showan Mazhar, Secretary-General of Iraq's Ministry of Defense, discussed ongoing military ties and broader security cooperation, according to a statement issued by the Kurdish Presidency. The meeting, the statement noted, 'reaffirmed the need to maintain strong ties between the Kurdistan Region's institutions and the federal Defense Ministry.' Discussions also touched on regional developments and the need for Iraq to 'remain insulated from external tensions,' with officials expressing concern over escalating conflicts in neighboring states. Iraq has long worked to balance its foreign relations amid persistent friction between Iran, the United States, and other regional powers.
Shafaq News
11-03-2025
- Politics
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Kurdistan Presidency champions Christian safety and coexistence
Shafaq News/ The Kurdistan Region is a model of coexistence and tolerance, serving as a safe haven for Christians in Iraq, Fawzi Hariri, President of the Diwan in the Iraqi Kurdistan, said on Tuesday. Speaking during the screening of the documentary 'Christians in Iraq: 10 Years After ISIS' at the Catholic University in Erbil, Hariri commended the Kurdistan Region's humanitarian efforts in welcoming Christians fleeing terrorism and persecution, emphasizing the Region's commitment to protecting minority rights and fostering peaceful coexistence. Hariri highlighted the active participation of Christians in the Region's political, administrative, economic, and cultural sectors, describing the Kurdistan Region as an 'inclusive environment that promotes social engagement without discrimination.' The Kurdish official also outlined the Kurdistan Region Presidency's policies on stability and governance, emphasizing President Nechirvan Barzani's vision of promoting pluralism and unity.
Shafaq News
09-03-2025
- Politics
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Iftar dinner in Erbil: celebrating Regional solidarity
Shafaq News/ On Sunday, representatives from the Kurdistan Region Presidency attended a communal iftar dinner hosted by the Supreme Spiritual Council of the Yazidis in Erbil. The event, held at the invitation of Yazidi Prince Mir Hazem Tahsin Beg, brought together officials, political figures, and religious and social leaders. Leading the Kurdistan Region's participation, Presidential Chief of Staff Fawzi Hariri was joined by Foreign Affairs Advisor Falah Mustafa and Internal Affairs Advisor Dilshad Shahab, according to an official statement. 'We deeply value the peaceful coexistence that defines the Kurdistan Region and remain committed to strengthening harmony among all communities,' Hariri remarked during the gathering. Discussions focused on reinforcing religious and ethnic coexistence, fostering peace and unity, and upholding the region's tradition of pluralism. — Kurdistan Region Presidency (@KurdistanRegion) March 9, 2025
Shafaq News
10-02-2025
- Politics
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Kurdistan Presidency attends Iran's revolution ceremony in Erbil
Shafaq News / On Monday, the Kurdistan Region Presidency participated in a ceremony in Erbil marking the 46th anniversary of Iran's Islamic Revolution. In a statement, the Kurdish presidency said that the Chief of the Kurdistan Region Presidency Diwan, Fawzi Hariri, represented the presidency at the event. He conveyed the congratulations of Kurdistan Region President, Nechirvan Barzani, to Iran's Consul General in Erbil, Faramarz Asadi, and the consulate staff, wishing them success in their duties. For his part, the Iranian consul expressed gratitude for the participation of the Kurdistan Region Presidency's representatives, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong relations between both sides.
