Al-Zaidi to Masrour Barzani: We are all partners in this nation, and our goal is to solve problems and reach an agreement.
Al-Zaidi to Masrour Barzani: We are all partners in this nation, and our goal is to solve problems and reach an agreement.
2026-05-23
Shafaq News – Baghdad / Erbil
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi expressed his desire on Saturday to resolve the outstanding disputes and issues between Erbil and Baghdad.
During his meeting with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Baghdad, Al-Zaidi said, “We are all partners in this country, and our goal is to solve problems, reach an agreement, and serve all citizens and communities without discrimination.”
For his part, Barzani stressed the importance of addressing the contentious issues between the two sides in a radical manner and based on the constitution, while respecting the federal entity of the region.
A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Media Office stated that the two sides discussed technical issues related to border crossings, the implementation of the ASYCUDA system, and oil companies operating in the region. Emphasis was placed on the availability of high-level coordination and cooperation between the federal government and the regional government to manage technical issues and overcome obstacles to address them in accordance with the law and the constitution.
This morning, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region arrived in Baghdad at the head of a high-level government delegation on a visit aimed at discussing the latest developments and updates on the Iraqi and regional scenes, in addition to discussing the resolution of contentious issues and outstanding files between the Kurdistan Region and the Federal Government in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and in a manner that guarantees the rights of all components of the country.
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