KDP President receives leader of the Progress Party

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP)’s President Masoud Barzani received leader of the Progress Party, or “Al-Takadum Movement”, Mohammed al-Halbousi and his delegates on Thursday in KDP’s headquarters in the hometown of Pirmam, Erbil.

During the meeting, both exchanged their thoughts and opinions regarding the political situation in Iraq; the recent developments of Iraq and the wider region were also discussed.

The meeting also provided a good chance for both parties to reiterate the importance of compliance to the constitution as well as mutual understanding between all the political parties in Iraq. This could provide crucial support for improving the political stability and institutions of government.

Iraq's Federal Supreme Court on Nov. 11, ruled to terminate the parliament membership of Iraqi Parliament speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi, according to the Iraqi News Agency.

Al-Halbousi was ousted over forgery charges and corruption. He had earlier been involved in a legal battle with a Sunni lawmaker who accused him of forging his signature.

Al-Halbousi is also the leader of the Progress Party, or “Al-Takadum Movement.”

The party was founded in 2019 by al-Halbousi, Anbar Province Governor Ali Farhan, and Yahya al-Muhammadi. The party secured 37 seats in the 2021 Iraqi parliamentary election.