KRG backs Masoud Barzani's call for political dialogue

KRG backs Masoud Barzani's call for political dialogue
2026-11-11T13:22:09+00:00

Shafaq News- Erbil

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Wednesday backed Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani's initiative calling on all political parties in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) to hold talks and resolve their disputes.

During the discussions, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani reviewed the outcomes of a recent high-level KRI delegation’s visit to Baghdad, led by Masrour Barzani, including talks with the Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.

Barzani called for respect for Iraq's federal system and the Kurdistan Region's constitutional status, along with a fair allocation of its federal budget share.

Building on those talks, the cabinet instructed its delegation to continue negotiations on the draft 2027 federal budget, seeking a comprehensive agreement that secures salaries and other financial entitlements.

The electricity minister, who also serves as acting natural resources minister, presented a report on the Khor Mor gas field attack, which halted gas production and reduced electricity supplies to residents. The Electricity Ministry is working to offset part of the shortfall using power plants fueled by heavy fuel oil, diesel, and associated gas, along with hydroelectric generation.

The interior minister also briefed the cabinet on the joint security committee established by the Iraqi government and KRG’s to investigate the attack. According to the government’s statement, the investigation remains ongoing.

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