PUK President Bafel Talabani praises PM Barzani for MyAccount Initiative

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – At the seventh Baghdad International Dialogue Conference on Sunday, Bafel Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), expressed his gratitude towards Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani for the successful launch of the MyAccount initiative.

Talabani took a moment during his speech to commend Barzani, stating, "Thanks to Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, the MyAccount initiative and Tawtin are progressing very well." He highlighted the importance of these projects for the region and acknowledged their positive impact.

The PUK leader also shared insights into his recent discussions with Prime Minister Barzani. He revealed that they had met before Talabani’s trip to the United States to discuss various topics, including the MyAccount initiative. Talabani noted that he had posed questions to the Prime Minister about the project, and he was thoroughly impressed with the questions.

In a further update, Talabani mentioned that the premier had sent a dedicated team to Sulaimani to examine the MyAccount initiative in detail, working alongside legal and financial experts to assess its alignment with the Tawtin initiative. This collaborative approach, Talabani said, reflects the shared commitment to ensuring the success of both projects.

In response to a question from Kurdistan24 reporter Dilan Barzan regarding the formation of the tenth cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Talabani expressed optimism about the ongoing talks between the PUK and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). He hoped the negotiations would proceed in a positive spirit, resulting in a fruitful outcome for the region.

The KDP and the PUK held a crucial meeting in Sulaimani on Saturday, to discuss political cooperation and mechanisms for forming the KRG's tenth cabinet.

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