PM Barzani, Head of Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq movement meet in Baghdad
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - On Thursday, May 30, Kurdistan Region’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani arrived in Baghdad for pivotal talks with Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, along with several high-level officials and political party leaders.
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As part of his series of scheduled meetings, Prime Minister Barzani met with Qais al-Khazali, Secretary-General of the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq movement.
They exchanged views on the latest developments in Iraq, efforts to resolve issues between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region, and the importance of securing the rights and financial entitlements of Kurdistan’s citizens.
Before meeting with Qais al-Khazali, Prime Minister Barzani had consultations with Hadi al-Amiri, Secretary General of al-Badr Organization and leader of the Construction Coalition, as well as Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem al-Araji.
During his visit, Prime Minister Barzani met with Hadi al-Amiri, Secretary General of al-Badr Organization and leader of the Construction Coalition.
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The meeting between Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and Hadi al-Amiri, head of Construction Coalition in Baghdad. pic.twitter.com/WtBTYxTfD5
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Earlier, Prime Minister Barzani held meetings with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem al-Araji.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Kurdistan Region’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani have reiterated the importance of resolving issues through constitutional dialogue.
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The affirmation came during their meeting in Baghdad on Thursday, according to the prime minister's press office.
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The discussions focused on the general situation in Iraq, addressing national-level issues, and reviewing the federal government's initiatives in the fields of services and economy.
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Region met with Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem Al-Araji on Thursday, May 30, in Baghdad.
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In a post on social media Platform (x), the Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister explained the reason for his visit to baghdad as a way "to bring renewed certainty to this important relationship."
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"We must resolve our differences through dialogue and understanding to prioritize cooperation and economic growth," the post continued.
These engagements are part of Barzani's broader efforts to foster stronger relations and collaboration between Erbil and Baghdad, addressing both longstanding and emerging challenges in the process.
I’m in Baghdad to bring renewed certainty to this important relationship.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) May 30, 2024
We must resolve our differences through dialogue and understanding to prioritize cooperation and economic growth.
Our peoples deserve stability -mb.
Additionally, Kurdistan24 reporter Dylan Barzan reported that Prime Minister Barzani is scheduled to meet with Khamis al-Khanjar, the leader of the Sunni Sovereignty Alliance, during his visit to Baghdad.
These meetings aim to strengthen cooperation and address various challenges facing the Kurdistan Region and Iraq as a whole.
