Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) – Today, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani welcomed Prime Minister-Designate of the federal government Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, and a delegation from the Coordination Framework to Erbil. They discussed ongoing efforts to form the new federal cabinet.
Prime Minister Barzani reaffirmed his support to form a new government and to resolve the outstanding issues between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government on the basis of the Constitution, with full respect for the rights of the people of Kurdistan, and the federal status of the Kurdistan Region.
Prime Minister Barzani also stressed that a new opportunity has emerged to address these issues fundamentally, ensure the fair treatment of the Kurdistan Region, and advance Iraq’s political process on the basis of partnership, balance, and consensus.
Prime Minister-Designate Al-Zaidi expressed his appreciation for Prime Minister Barzani’s support and emphasized that a stronger Kurdistan Region contributes to a stronger federal government, and reaffirmed his commitment to the fair treatment of the people of Kurdistan.