Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman

First day at the Office of Prime Minister @masrourbarzani as senior advisor for foreign affairs and climate change. I’m honored to have this post and looking forward to the opportunity to contribute.

Minister @SafeenDizayee and I leave Washington DC encouraged after meeting with the @StateDept @StateDept_NEA, @ENERGY, @WhiteHouse, @DeptofDefense, Congress and many other friends of Kurdistan and Iraq during our 10-day visit. We discussed urgent and strategic issues. I’m…

Took part in discussions at @GoldInstituteIS, providing updates on the regional situation, Kurdistan’s role in promoting peace and stability, and prospects for enhanced international cooperation. Always a pleasure to engage with our American partners.

Minister @SafeenDizayee attended and spoke at the Gold Institute for International Strategy conference in Washington, D.C. He shared insights on regional developments, Kurdistan’s role in advancing stability, and opportunities for deeper international cooperation. @BayanRahman…

A salary deposit notification on a Friday might seem ordinary, but it reflects real progress. Banking is not just about convenience. It empowers people, unlocks opportunities, and forms the foundation of a digital economy. There is no digital transformation without it. We are…

One year anniversary of Runaki... A year has passed since we began, and we are one year closer to our goals. Runaki will continue its work to make every home in Kurdistan brighter.

Had a constructive meeting with members of @USKBizCouncil in Washington, discussing concrete steps to promote investment in key sectors & exploring opportunities to deepen US private sector engagement in Kurdistan. I thanked the Council for their continued partnership & support.

Kurdish women have taken a central role in diplomacy across our regions. It was my pleasure to meet with US Representative ⁦@treefa_aziz⁩ of the KRG as well as ⁦⁦@BayanRahman⁩ during her visit to Washington.

Minister @SafeenDizayee met with members of the United States-Kurdistan Business Council (@USKBizCouncil) to discuss ways to expand U.S. private sector engagement in the Kurdistan Region. He thanked the Council for its continued support and reaffirmed @Kurdistan’s commitment to…

Heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragic plane crash in the Amur Oblast. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people and government of the Russian Federation during this difficult time. @mfa_russia

ئەم مانگە، حکومەتی هەرێمی کوردستان مووچەی زیاتر لە 400,000 مووچەخۆر — کە دەکاتە نزیکەی 40%ی تەواوی مووچەخۆران — لەڕێگەی هەژماری من و بانکە ڕێپێدراوەکانی بانکی ناوەندی عێڕاق دەدات، لەنێویشیاندا هەزاران خانەنشین هەن. سوپاس بۆ تیمی هەژماری من کە هۆکاری ئەم دەستکەوتەن. #MyAccount

Washington now.

This month, the KRG will pay over 400,000 beneficiaries - nearly 40% of the payroll - via MyAccount through CBI-licensed banks, including thousands of pensioners. The number is growing by 15% each month. Thank you to the MyAccount team for making this possible.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new and updated website at us.gov.krd. The website now features online fillable forms, allowing you to complete all of your consular documents directly on the site and receive a printable PDF. It also includes a new layout…

Great to see @ChrisVanHollen. We had fruitful discussions on boosting bilateral relations, regional political and security situation. I thanked Senator for his friendship and continued support for Kurdistan.

Delighted to see you, @SafeenDizayee, @treefa_aziz and host a dinner discussion with American business leaders @USChamber @ChamberGlobal

Minister @SafeenDizayee met with Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) to discuss shared priorities in national security, energy collaboration, and sustainable development. His leadership on the House Foreign Affairs Committee is key to advancing U.S.–Kurdistan ties. @BayanRahman…

Minister @SafeenDizayee met with Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) to discuss shared priorities on national security and energy cooperation. The conversation highlighted the Kurdistan Region’s strategic role in regional stability and energy security. @BayanRahman @treefa_aziz

Minister @SafeenDizayee met with Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), a long-standing and valued friend of the Kurdistan Region. Their discussion focused on strengthening U.S.–Kurdistan ties, regional security, and continued support for the Kurdish people. @BayanRahman @treefa_aziz

Minister @SafeenDizayee and @Kurdistan delegation met with the @WhiteHouse National Energy Dominance Council for a constructive discussion on mutual interests and expanding collaboration with U.S. companies.

Minister @SafeenDizayee welcomed the Assyrian American delegation—Sam Darmo, Auger Malik Ismail, and Sarah Hurmez—to the KRG Representation and joined the Assyrian Martyrs Day commemoration at the U.S. Capitol. We honor the deep historic ties between Kurds and Assyrians and look…