PM Masrour Barzani to address Erbil-Baghdad relations, new cabinet formation in special MEPS24 session
Prime Minister Barzani's special session comes at a crucial time for the Kurdistan Region, following recent parliamentary elections and amid ongoing discussions about the formation of a new government.

Nov. 23, 2024
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani is scheduled to deliver a special address Saturday evening at the fifth Middle East Peace and Security Forum (MEPS 2024) in Duhok, covering a wide range of critical issues affecting the region.
The Prime Minister's address will focus on several key topics, including:
- Erbil-Baghdad relations
- Recent Kurdistan Parliament elections
- Formation of the tenth KRG cabinet
- Salaries and budget issues
- Current situation in the Middle East
- State of affairs in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region
Prime Minister Barzani's special session comes at a crucial time for the Kurdistan Region, following recent parliamentary elections and amid ongoing discussions about the formation of a new government.
The address is particularly significant given current regional developments and continuing negotiations with Baghdad over budget implementation and civil servant salaries. The MEPS forum provides an important platform for the Kurdish leadership to articulate its vision for addressing these challenges and maintaining regional stability.