DPM Talabani Inaugurates Important Project in Raparin

Kurdistan 01:30 PM - 2024-06-10

Kurdistan Region's DPM Qubad Talabani inaugurating the KV132 Bazian-Ranya electricity power line.

During his visit to the Raparin Administration, Qubad Talabani, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, formally inaugurated the KV132 Bazian-Ranya electricity power line project. 

The inauguration ceremony, held on Monday, June 10, 2024, was attended by Kamal Mohammad, Minister of Electricity, and Hiwa Qarani, Supervisor of the Raparin Administration. 
 
The KV132 Bazian-Ranya power line is a significant strategic project in the Raparin region. It commenced in 2021 and incurred a cost of approximately 34 billion Iraqi dinars (IQDs).

Not only can the line transport 450 MW of electricity, but it also mitigates the wastage of electricity caused by ageing transmission networks, resulting in a substantial daily reduction in wasted electricity.

DPM Qubad Talabani and Higher Education Minister Aram Mohammed.

DPM Talabani: Raparin Administration has favourable agricultural, tourism, and food industry conditions

Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani also met with the Council of Raparin University, accompanied by Aram Mohammed, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Dr. Payman Ramadan, Rector of Raparin University.

The rector and council members of Raparin University deliberated on the university's shortcomings and put out their perspective on advancing higher education in the Raparin Administration.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasised the university's crucial role in shaping plans and strategies across different sectors. He pointed out that Raparin University must play a critical role in the area's growth across diverse fields. Within this particular context, he clearly expressed his complete support for addressing and rectifying the issues and deficiencies affecting the university.

During another part of the meeting, DPM Talabani stated that in order to prepare a skilled labour force for the market, universities must adjust to the needs of the labour market and gather comprehensive information and data on those needs.

He also highlighted that the Raparin Administration possesses favourable conditions for agriculture, tourism, and the food industry. He emphasised that Raparin University should formulate a comprehensive strategy to educate a proficient workforce to support the growth of these sectors in the region. At the same time, it should also support the government and the private sector by engaging in scientific research in these and other domains.



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