KRG Delegation to Meet Iraq’s Prime Minister in Baghdad: Salaries and Budget on the Agenda
A significant delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is slated to meet with the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani, in Baghdad on Monday, November 27, 2023. The primary focus of the meeting is to address the subjects of salaries for KRG employees, Kurdistan’s share in the federal budget, and the reinitiation of oil exports from Kurdistan and Kirkuk through the Turkish port of Ceyhan.
Striving for Constitutional Rights
The delegation, representing the KRG, has been persistent in maintaining contact with all federal government institutions. Their aim is to secure the constitutional rights of the people of Kurdistan, particularly those who are salaried. The meeting with Prime Minister Al-Sudani is intended to explore these issues, with a particular interest in the reestablishment of oil exports from the Kurdistan region.
Resumption of Oil Exports Contingent on Federal Government’s Assurance
The delegation’s desire to recommence oil exports hinges on the federal government’s capacity to guarantee the costs of production and extraction. This matter is of paramount importance as it contributes significantly to the regional government’s revenue and the overall economy.
Call for Honouring Financial Commitments
Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government, has issued an appeal to the Baghdad federal government. He stressed the importance of honouring its financial obligations towards the autonomous region. He especially emphasized on the timely resolution of the issue concerning Kurdistan’s share in the budget. The upcoming high-level meeting in Baghdad aims to hold extensive discussions on the budget, public servants’ salaries, and the resumption of oil exports from Kurdistan and Kirkuk.
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