President Barzani, Ex-Iraqi PM Discuss Politics, Security, Erbil-Baghdad Ties
The discussions highlighted Iraq’s governance challenges, political struggles, and the KRG-Federal Government relationship.

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – President Masoud Barzani welcomed former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to Pirmam on Monday in a meeting focused on Iraq’s evolving political landscape, security concerns, and relations between Erbil and Baghdad.
The discussions underscored the ongoing challenges facing Iraq’s governance, the political process, and the delicate relationship between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Federal Government of Iraq.
Both parties exchanged views on recent developments, the future of power-sharing in Iraq, and the need for stability amid regional and international challenges.
According to an official statement from President Barzani’s office, President Barzani and al-Kadhimi deliberated on the broader security landscape in Iraq, focusing on counterterrorism efforts, regional stability, and the importance of continued dialogue between Erbil and Baghdad.