Baghdad: The Ministry of Planning engaged in a crucial meeting with a delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government to deliberate on the draft federal general budget law for the year 2027. Dr. Maher Hammad Johaan, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Planning, led the discussions with Omid Sabah, the Chief of Staff of the Regional Council of Ministers, focusing on securing the financial entitlements of the Kurdistan region.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the meeting emphasized the investment budget for 2027, aiming to ensure the region’s proportional share. Topics of discussion included allocations for investment projects, the provincial development budget, and operational budget allocations to be featured in the 2027 budget.

Present at the meeting were key figures including Fares Issa, the Head of the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation, along with several representatives from the regional government. Tahseen Muthanna, the Director General of the Government Investment Programs Department, also attended to contribute to the discussions.