PM Masrour Barzani and PUK Leader Bafel Talabani Set for Crucial Sunday Meeting in Erbil
Talks to focus on forming the new KRG cabinet, with expectations for a breakthrough before Ramadan Eid.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – In a significant political development, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Leader Bafel Talabani are set to meet in Erbil on Sunday to discuss the formation of the new KRG cabinet and the broader political landscape of the Kurdistan Region, officials confirmed.
According to a statement from Kurdistan Regional Government spokesperson Peshawa Hawramani, the high-level meeting is expected to address key political challenges and facilitate discussions on the long-awaited formation of the new government.
The meeting follows weeks of intensified negotiations between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and PUK, aimed at overcoming differences and finalizing a power-sharing agreement. Delegations from both parties have engaged in multiple rounds of talks, focusing on ministerial distribution, governance strategies, and ensuring political stability in the region.
Political analysts view this senior-level meeting as a decisive step toward breaking the political deadlock. Sources close to the discussions suggest that if the meeting yields positive results, the new KRG cabinet could be formed as early as before Ramadan Eid, which is just two weeks away. This development would mark a significant breakthrough in resolving the prolonged political impasse that has delayed government formation.
The outcome of the talks is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the Kurdistan Region's political future, ensuring a stable and functional government that can address pressing economic and administrative challenges.