PM Masrour Barzani optimistic about future relations with Baghdad

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - During his extensive meetings in Baghdad on Thursday, May 30, 2024, Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister Masrour Barzani addressed the press, expressing optimism about resolving issues between Erbil and Baghdad.

He emphasized the importance of not only addressing problems but also improving the relationship between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi government.

"I hope we can take better steps to resolve the issues between Erbil and Baghdad, and in the future, let's not just talk about the problems but talk about improving the relations that exist between us and the Iraqi government," Prime Minister Barzani stated.

Speaking at a news conference, Barzani highlighted his productive discussions with Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law coalition.

He noted that al-Maliki agreed on the need to fundamentally resolve outstanding issues.

"We hope to take much better steps to resolve the issues between Erbil and Baghdad and in the future, let's not just talk about problems, but also talk about improving the relations that exist between us," Barzani reiterated. 

These statements reflect the KRG's commitment to fostering a more cooperative and constructive relationship with the federal government in Baghdad.

During his series of meetings in Baghdad, The Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister Barzani held discussions with several prominent figures, including Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law coalition, Acting Speaker of Parliament Mohsen al-Mandalawi, Faleh al-Fayaz head of Popular Mobilization Force (PMF), the Chairman of the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council Fayeq Zedan, Khamis al-Khanjar the leader of Sunni Sovereignty Alliance, Qais al-Khazzali, the secretary general of the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq militia, Hadi al-Amiri, the secretary general of the Badr Organization, and Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem al-Araji.