The Chairman of Kirkuk Provincial Council, Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Hafez, assumed his duties after being elected.. in the presence of Kirkuk Governor Ribwar Taha. The governor stressed his great keenness to support the council in carrying out its duties and enhancing joint cooperation and consolidating the foundations of coexistence, peace and brotherhood in Kirkuk. For his part, the Chairman of the Council stressed that "today we are moving towards a great partnership and work that serves the people of Kirkuk". Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Massad Boulos and Egyptian Ambassador Discuss Bilateral and Regional Security Issues
Washington:Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for Arab and African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, engaged in discussions with Mohamed Hamdy El-Molla, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the United States. The tal…