Masrour Barzani: Kurdistan is a key supporter of al-Zaidi’s campaign against corruption, and implementing the constitution will end the disputes.
Masrour Barzani: Kurdistan is a key supporter of al-Zaidi’s campaign against corruption, and implementing the constitution will end the disputes.
2026-07-19
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, affirmed on Sunday the region’s supportive and active backing for the campaign led by the Federal Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, to combat corruption, stressing that adherence to the constitution is the fundamental path to resolving outstanding issues and guaranteeing the region’s rights, which will positively impact overall stability in the country.
This came in a speech he delivered during the sponsorship and opening of the strategic (Balanda – Barzan) water project, which will provide drinking water to 53 villages in the areas of Mergasur, Khalifan and Aqra.
Relations with Baghdad and combating corruption
In his speech, Masrour Barzani said, “The Kurdistan Regional Government has been and continues to be a strong supporter of the campaign against financial and administrative corruption led by Al-Zaidi, and has played a major role in pursuing corrupt individuals,” noting that “the economic, political and security situation in the country is improving day by day.”
He added, “Our relations with Baghdad are at a very good level, and we continue to support the federal government,” while calling for “the full and non-discriminatory implementation of the permanent Iraqi constitution to guarantee the rights of the people of Kurdistan and resolve all outstanding disputes and issues.”
The stance on regional tensions
Regarding the surrounding regional situation, the head of the regional government explained: “We are not a party to the regional wars and conflicts, yet we have been greatly harmed by them, and we hope that peace will prevail and that these tensions will end,” stressing that “war is not in anyone’s interest.”
Regarding the attacks that target the region from time to time, Masrour Barzani stressed that “the attacks targeting the Kurdistan Region are completely unjustified, and we hope that they will stop as soon as possible.”
The internal political situation in the Kurdistan Region
On the internal level of the region, Masrour Barzani addressed the issue of the Kurdistan administration, saying: “Until now, there are still obstacles and impediments to forming the new government and activating the parliament, and it is certain that the people of the Kurdistan Region are the first to be affected by this delay.”
The head of the regional government addressed an invitation to the Kurdish political forces, saying: “We call on all political parties, if they are truly concerned about the interests of the citizens and the protection of the region’s entity, to come and work seriously and agree to activate the parliament and proceed with forming the government.”
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