Al-Sudani, Barzani Discuss Future of Federal-KRG Relations in Erbil

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Mr. Nechirvan Barzani, in Erbil to discuss critical national issues and reinforce collaboration between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). During the visit, Prime Minister Al-Sudani congratulated President Barzani on the successful elections of the Kurdistan Region Parliament, voicing his support for ongoing dialogues among Kurdistan’s political forces to shape the new regional government.

The meeting underscored the importance of sustained cooperation in addressing shared governance matters, as defined by the Iraqi constitution, and highlighted the mutual commitment to resolving joint issues in areas of security, governance, and development. Prime Minister Al-Sudani affirmed that collaboration has proven essential in successfully addressing a number of critical matters, and he pledged continued federal support in aligning with the KRG on implementing national development initiatives and supporting sectors vital to regional growth.

President Barzani expressed his gratitude for the federal government’s active support, acknowledging its role in facilitating the recent elections and ensuring stability within the Kurdistan Region. The leaders also examined recent security and political developments, reaffirming Iraq’s commitment to upholding stability and sovereignty in the face of regional challenges.

This dialogue highlights Iraq’s dedication to fostering unified governance that bridges national and regional interests, which is seen as crucial to Iraq’s ongoing security, stability, and development trajectory.