President Barzani Meets Former Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani in Pirmam
Talks focus on completing Iraq’s cabinet, approving the federal budget, and resolving outstanding disputes between Erbil and Baghdad
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — President Masoud Barzani received former Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in Pirmam on Monday, for talks on the political situation in Iraq and the wider region, as well as efforts to complete the federal government’s cabinet and address outstanding issues between Erbil and Baghdad.
Sudani, who heads the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, met with Barzani to discuss the need to complete the formation of the federal government’s ministerial lineup and support its work, according to a statement on the meeting.
The discussions also addressed the federal budget, the enactment of necessary legislation, and ways to resolve disputes between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the federal government in Baghdad.
The meeting comes amid ongoing political efforts to advance government priorities and address unresolved issues between Erbil and Baghdad, including budgetary matters and legislative measures requiring cooperation between the two sides.