Erbil:Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani held a meeting with Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, head of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, in Erbil to address the relationship between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the discussion focused on the latest developments in Iraq and the broader region, along with relations between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government. Both leaders exchanged views on these topics during the meeting.

The statement from the KRG highlighted that both parties agreed on the necessity of strengthening cooperation and joint coordination among Iraqi political forces to support the federal government. This support is aimed at boosting public revenues, tackling challenges, and providing equitable services to all citizens and components.

Additionally, Prime Minister Barzani emphasized the importance of respecting the constitutional status of the Kurdistan Region and ensuring its financial entitlements. He advocated for determining the Region’s share of the 2027 federal budget at 14% of the total population, based on the officially ratified results of the 2024 general population census.