Thursday, April 17, 2025

FRANCIS: " Iraq-KRG unity is a prerequisite for rate reform U.S. involvement = global alignment check" , 18 APRIL

Francis

What they're not saying directly, but signaling: Iraq-KRG unity is a prerequisite for rate reform U.S. involvement = global alignment check

Peace in Türkiye & Syria = currency stability buffer All arrows point to RV readiness phase

Diplomacy = cover for economic realignment.

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IQD RV: IRAQ PRESIDENT MEETS WITH US DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Shafaq News/ Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met, on Wednesday, with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Taylor in al-Sulaymaniyah to review ties between the United States, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region.

According to a statement from the Region Presidency, both sides emphasized the need to "sustain dialogue" between Erbil and Baghdad to resolve outstanding issues.

The talks also covered regional developments and their potential impact on Iraq and Kurdistan, with a shared focus on "preserving security and stability."

The meeting followed Taylor's Tuesdaydiscussions with Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Masoud Barzani, which explored the peace process in Turkiye and the situation of Kurdish factions in Syria.