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