KDP Official Confirms Agreement With PUK to Begin Kurdistan Parliament in September

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Ali Hussein, head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party’s (KDP) organizational office for Sulaimani, Halabja, and Raparin, announced on Saturday that the KDP and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) have agreed to officially launch the Kurdistan Parliament in September.

Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Hussein emphasized that both parties had reached this decision following their latest round of negotiations. He described the move as a “positive and legitimate step” and stressed that cooperation between the KDP and PUK would pave the way for forming a new government in the Kurdistan Region.

He also highlighted ongoing efforts by both parties to finalize the formation of a permanent cabinet before Iraq’s upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 11, underscoring that such progress is crucial for political and administrative stability in the Kurdistan Region.

Regarding relations between Erbil and Baghdad, Hussein criticized the federal government for what he described as “non-compliance with agreements,” particularly concerning public sector salaries in the Kurdistan Region. He accused Baghdad of “continuously withholding salaries,” labeling the act as a crime, while insisting that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has fulfilled all its obligations under previous agreements.

Hussein further underlined the need for a new agreement between Erbil and Baghdad to resolve the salary crisis, calling for commitments that would ensure stability for civil servants across the Kurdistan Region.

On the issue of Iraq’s future government formation, the KDP official stated that his party is prepared to cooperate with any side committed to upholding the constitution. He added that the KDP remains a strong and trusted force among the Kurdish population and continues to play a central role in addressing the people’s demands.