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Shafaq News
16-07-2025
- Politics
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President Barzani with Estonia DM: Terrorism fight on table
Shafaq News – Erbil On Wednesday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur to discuss security cooperation. According to a statement from the Presidency, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties in defense and counterterrorism, with both sides highlighting Estonia's contribution within the Global Coalition against ISIS. سه‌رۆك نێچيرڤان بارزانى له‌گه‌ڵ وه‌زيرى به‌رگريى ئيستۆنيا كۆبووه‌وه — Kurdistan Region Presidency (@KurdistanRegion) July 16, 2025 Barzani expressed appreciation for Estonia's support to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, reaffirming his commitment to expanding cooperation in all sectors. Pevkur, in turn, praised the Region's efforts in fighting terrorism and underscored his country's interest in deepening relations with both Erbil and Baghdad. The meeting also covered regional developments, including the situation in Syria, relations between Erbil and Baghdad, and other shared concerns.
Shafaq News
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Kurdistan Presidency condemns drone attacks
Shafaq News – Erbil The Presidency of the Kurdistan Region strongly condemned the recent drone strikes targeting infrastructure and oil facilities, including attacks on the Khurmala and Sarsang oil fields that took place on Monday night and Tuesday morning. In an official statement, the Presidency called on the Iraqi Government to take urgent and decisive measures to prevent such assaults, identify those responsible, and hold them accountable. 'Such attacks pose a risk to the country's stability, sovereignty, and both domestic and international investments,' the statement said. به توندى سه‌ركۆنه‌ى ئه‌و هێرشانه ده‌كه‌ين كه به درۆن ده‌كرێنه سه‌ر ژێرخان و ناوچه جیاجياكان له هه‌رێمى كوردستان و له‌و چوارچێوه‌يه‌دا دوێنێ و ئه‌مڕۆ كێڵگه‌ى نه‌وتييان له ناوچه‌كانى خورمه‌ڵه و سه‌رسنگ به ئامانج گرتووه. — Kurdistan Region Presidency (@KurdistanRegion) July 15, 2025 The condemnation follows consecutive drone incidents that hit key energy sites in Erbil and Duhok provinces. While no casualties were reported, the strikes caused material damage and raised alarm over the security of Iraq's critical infrastructure.
Shafaq News
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
PM Barzani, Iraqi National Advisor discuss security coordination
Shafaq News – Erbil On Wednesday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met in Erbil with Iraq's National Security Advisor, Qasem al-Araji, to discuss ways of cooperation between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). According to a statement, the two officials reviewed current relations between the Iraqi and Kurdish governments, emphasizing the need to overcome lingering disputes through 'national consensus and coordinated efforts.' Both sides stressed the importance of unified national positions in the face of regional challenges and reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the joint security agreement between Iraq and Iran, which focuses on securing the border areas.
Shafaq News
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
President Barzani offers condolences to Turkiye after cave tragedy
Shafaq News - Erbil On Tuesday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani extended his condolences to Turkiye and to the families of Turkish soldiers killed in a recent cave incident within the Region's mountainous terrain. In a message addressed to Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Barzani expressed solidarity with Turkiye over the loss, further wishing a speedy recovery to the wounded. سه‌رۆكى هه‌رێمى كوردستان سه‌ره‌خۆشی له توركيا ده‌كات — Kurdistan Region Presidency (@KurdistanRegion) July 8, 2025 He also stressed the importance of ongoing coordination between Erbil and Ankara, describing it as ''essential to strengthening peace and maintaining security and stability across the region.'' The statement came after Turkiye's Ministry of Defense reported that twelve soldiers had died from methane gas inhalation
Shafaq News
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
President Barzani: Ashura reminds us of the need for unity
Shafaq News – Erbil On the occasion of Ashura, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, emphasized the enduring human and moral lessons embodied by Imam Hussein Bin Ali. In an official statement, Barzani said the commemoration of Ashura revives 'the values of truth, patience, and sacrifice' exemplified by Imam Hussein (peace be upon him),' describing the occasion as one that 'carries noble humanitarian meanings and timeless lessons that call for justice, tolerance, and peace.' Barzani reaffirmed the importance of strengthening solidarity and fraternity among Iraqis, urging all parties to resolve their differences in the interest of national stability and the country's higher good. Ashura, observed on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram, marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The day holds deep religious and historical significance for Muslims—particularly among Shiites—as a symbol of resistance against injustice, and a reminder of sacrifice, moral courage, and standing for truth. في ذكرى عاشوراء، نستحضر قيم الحق والصبر والتضحية التي جسدها الإمام الحسين عليه السلام، وما تحمله هذه المناسبة من معانٍ إنسانية نبيلة ودروس وعِبر خالدة تدعو للعدل والتسامح والسلام.نجدد التأكيد على روح التلاحم والأخوّة بين العراقيين، وضرورة حل الخلافات لخدمة مصلحة البلاد العليا… — Nechirvan Barzani (@IKRPresident) July 5, 2025
