KURDISH DEMANDS ON THE TABLE FOR THE NEXT GOVERNMENT: OIL, SALARIES, AND ARTICLE 140
Political reactions continue regarding Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to the Kurdistan Region and his meetings with Kurdish leaders in Erbil and Sulaimaniyah. This visit has been described as pivotal in the process of forming the next government, with many emphasizing its importance in solidifying understandings between Baghdad and Erbil.
In this context, Suzan Mansour, a leading figure in the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), affirmed that al-Zaidi’s visit represents a “necessary” step to ensure the neutrality of the next government and to strengthen trust among the various political parties.
Mansour told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “Al-Zaidi’s visit to the region sends a reassuring message that the incoming government seeks to maintain impartiality towards all political forces and groups.” She explained that “the issues raised by the region are not new, but rather long-standing demands that require fundamental solutions within the upcoming government program.”
She added that “the most prominent Kurdish demands include securing the salaries of the region’s employees, enacting the oil and gas law, activating Article 140 of the Constitution, and guaranteeing the region’s share of the federal budget.” She pointed out that “raising these issues at this time aims to end the chronic disputes between Baghdad and Erbil and establish common ground for government action.”
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