Baghdad The President of the Republic, Dr. Barham Salih, received, at the Peace Palace in Baghdad, a delegation of the Kurdistan Region headed by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Regional Government, Qubad Talabani.

A Presidential statement stated that the meeting stressed the importance of strengthening constructive cooperation between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government in all fields in order to consolidate the security and stability of the country, resolve financial issues in accordance with the constitution, implement the obligations contained in the general budget law, secure the rights of citizens, meet their needs and ensure decent living conditions.

Saleh said that the solutions come through understanding, serious dialogue and a common desire to achieve the interests of citizens, pointing to the importance of resolving outstanding issues, including the issue of the budget in accordance with the constitution and in a manner that preserves the rights of the Iraqi people, including the rights of citizens of employees and retirees in the Kurdistan region.

During the meeting, they discussed political and economic developments, coordinating efforts to confront the remnants of ISIS, and blocking the way for its cells to target some towns and villages.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency