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President of the Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani welcomes Iraqi Budget Amendment

On Monday, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, expressed his approval of the Iraqi Parliament’s decision to amend the Federal General Budget Law. In a statement, Barzani highlighted the importance of this step and reiterated the region’s commitment to continuing efforts to resolve all outstanding issues through dialogue and mutual understanding.

Nechirvan Barzani’s statement, welcomed the parliamentary vote and expressed support for the amendment, commending both the Parliament and those involved in its preparation and approval. He also extended special thanks to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for his ongoing cooperation and dedication to resolving issues concerning the budget, salaries, and the financial entitlements of the Kurdistan Region. Nechirvan Barzani further acknowledged the efforts of the negotiating delegation and relevant authorities from both the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi Federal Government.

President Nechirvan Barzani expressed hope that this development would pave the way for the resolution of other issues, particularly the ongoing concerns surrounding the salaries and financial dues of the Kurdistan Region. Barzani emphasized that this achievement should serve as the beginning of a broader effort to resolve other challenges through constructive dialogue.

He concluded by reaffirming the region’s commitment to resolving all issues through understanding and collaborative dialogue, signaling a continued focus on cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and the Iraqi Federal Government.

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