Iraqi PM's office details crucial meeting in Erbil
The leaders discussed several critical files between the federal government and the Region, primarily focusing on efforts to resume oil exports from Kurdistan.
Nov. 13, 2024
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) - The Office of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani released details of Wednesday's meeting between Iraqi Pm al-Sudani and Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, marking the start of the Iraqi Prime Minister's visit to Erbil and Sulaimani.
According to the statement, PM al-Sudani began by congratulating Prime Minister Barzani on the successful Kurdistan Parliament elections.
The leaders discussed several critical files between the federal government and the Region, primarily focusing on efforts to resume oil exports from Kurdistan.
They emphasized the importance of organizing these exports to meet the aspirations of all Iraqi citizens, alongside implementing the Federal Court's decision regarding public sector salaries in the Region.
Al-Sudani stressed the necessity of maintaining political stability in the Kurdistan Region, describing it as a fundamental pillar for stability in Baghdad and across Iraq.
He emphasized the importance of forming a new regional government, expressing the federal government's readiness to assist in this process while maintaining current cooperation levels between both governments at the national level.
The meeting also addressed preparations for the upcoming national census, emphasizing the need for maximum effort to ensure its successful completion, particularly after resolving technical aspects with the Kurdistan Region Statistics Authority.
Both leaders acknowledged the census's crucial role in supporting development and planning across all sectors contributing to Iraq's progress.
The leaders also reviewed regional developments, particularly concerning the Israeli occupation forces' expansion of the war. They emphasized the importance of coordinating positions to preserve Iraq's security and sovereignty.
This high-level meeting comes at a crucial time as the Kurdistan Region works to form a new government following recent parliamentary elections. The ongoing challenges of oil exports, salary payments, and the planned national census remain critical issues in Baghdad-Erbil relations.
The meeting's discussion of regional developments, particularly regarding the situation in Gaza, reflects Iraq's broader concerns about regional stability and its potential impact on domestic affairs.