Al-Mandlawi and Barzani Tackle Energy Issues in Duhok Meeting


Duhok:A high-level government delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs Mohsen Al-Mandlawi, convened an extensive meeting with Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and other regional officials in Duhok Governorate. Attendees included Minister of Oil Basim Mohammed Al-Abadi, Minister of Electricity Ali Saadi Waheeb, along with various officials and advisors. The primary focus of the meeting was on shared energy-related issues between the federal government and the KRG.



According to National Iraqi News Agency, the discussions explored solutions to unresolved matters in the energy sector, addressing oil export and marketing mechanisms, revenue regulation, and aligning perspectives on oil wealth management. The dialogue also covered the organization of production and export operations within constitutional and legal frameworks, aiming to safeguard the rights of all Iraqis and strengthen cooperation in the electricity and energy sectors to support the national economy and ensure stable energy supplies.



Al-Mandlawi highlighted the importance of ongoing dialogue and coordination between the federal government and the KRG to achieve mutual agreements on energy and oil matters. He underscored the necessity to synchronize production and investment plans to satisfy domestic demand and enhance public revenue. The meeting concluded with an agreement to set clear timelines for resolving pertinent issues and to consistently monitor their implementation, thereby ensuring the resolution of existing problems and reinforcing cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil on strategic concerns.