PM Masrour Barzani, Sunni Sovereignty Alliance engage in talks
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - On Thursday, May 30, Kurdistan Region’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani arrived in Baghdad for critical discussions with Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, along with several high-level officials and political party leaders.
As part of his series of scheduled meetings, Prime Minister Barzani met with Khamis al-Khanjar, the leader of the Sunni Sovereignty Alliance (Al-Siyada).
The focus of their discussions was on the financial entitlements of Kurdistan Region’s civil servants, a key issue in Barzani's talks with Iraqi government officials.
Kurdistan24 reporter Dylan Barzan reported from Baghdad that financial entitlements and other pressing issues were central to Barzani's agenda.
Before his meeting with Khamis al-Khanjar, Prime Minister Barzani held discussions with several prominent figures, including Qais al-Khazzali, the secretary general of the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq militia, Hadi al-Amiri, the secretary general of the Badr Organization, and Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem al-Araji.
"I am in Baghdad today to emphasize the rights of the Kurdish people and resolve conflicts through dialogue and on the basis of the constitution," Prime Minister Masrour Barzani stated on Thursday. "Stability and a strong economy must be our priority," he added.
Before meeting with Khamis al-Khanjar, Prime Minister had held talks with Secretary-General of the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq movement Qais al-Khazali, 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.
Read More: PM Barzani, Head of Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq movement meet in Baghdad
During his visit, Prime Minister Barzani met with Hadi al-Amiri, Secretary General of al-Badr Organization and leader of the Construction Coalition.
Read More: PM Barzani, Hadi al-Amiri stress solving provision of KRG’s civil servants’ financial entitlements
The meeting between Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and Hadi al-Amiri, head of Construction Coalition in Baghdad. pic.twitter.com/WtBTYxTfD5
— Kurdistan 24 English (@K24English) May 30, 2024
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.
Read More: KRG, Iraqi Prime Ministers emphasize constitutional dialogue in Baghdad meeting
The affirmation came during their meeting in Baghdad on Thursday, according to the prime minister's press office.
Read More: PM Barzani, PM al-Sudani hold pivotal talks in Baghdad
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.
Read More: PM Masrour Barzani in Baghdad "to bring renewed certainty"
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."
Read More: PM Masrour Barzani meets Iraqi National Security Advisor to enhance cooperation
"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.
These meetings aim to strengthen cooperation and address various challenges facing the Kurdistan Region and Iraq as a whole.
Prime Minister Barzani’s visit underscores his commitment to addressing the financial and administrative rights of the Kurdistan Region, aiming to foster stability and economic strength through constructive dialogue with the federal government.