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A statement from President Nechirvan Barzani on the decision of the Federal Supreme Court of Iraq
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, January 25, 2023
The decision of the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court, which was issued today and ruled that the payment of financial entitlements and salaries of Kurdistan Region employees by the Iraqi Federal Government in the years 2021 and 2022 is not valid, is a completely unfair and abusive decision. The ruling targets not only the public employees and the people of Kurdistan who are Iraqi citizens, but also the entire political process and stability and the agreement on which the new Iraqi Federal Government is founded.
Iraq went through a long and complicated political process of instability until a government was finally formed in Baghdad which the Iraqi people pinned their hope on for a stable and better future. Every expectation from the Iraqi Supreme Court was that by protecting the interests of all Iraqi communities and by taking into account the political situation, it would avoid distorting the existing opportunity and the current positive atmosphere to resolve the country’s problems, especially the problems between Erbil and Baghdad, and also avoid endangering the political stability of Iraq.
The decision of the Iraqi Supreme Federal Court at this time raises doubts and leaves many question marks. It also raises the issue of urgency in ratifying a new law to reconfigure the Court, which is an important and main part of the agreement among the political parties to form the new Iraqi federal government.
Nechirvan Barzani
The President of the Kurdistan Region
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President Nechirvan Barzani receives Iraq’s national football team
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, January 24, 2023
President Nechirvan Barzani received the Iraqi national football team in Erbil this evening.
In a meeting attended by the Minister of Culture and Youth of the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Governors of Erbil and Basra, the President of the Iraqi Football Union and a number of officials, President Nechirvan Barzani once again congratulated the Iraqi football team on winning the Gulf Cup held in Basra last week.
The President welcomed the Iraqi national team to the Kurdistan Region and said that the victory of the Iraqi team in the Gulf Cup is a victory for the entire country and celebrated by everyone across Iraq; and on this occasion, people in all cities of the Kurdistan Region expressed their joy.
President Nechirvan Barzani also stressed that this victory was important for Iraq and Iraqis, because it brought together all Iraqis around the victory, and conveyed a message to the world that Iraq has returned and stood up. The President wished continued success for the Iraqi national team and thanked the Governor of Basra, the organizers, security forces and everyone who contributed to the success of the tournament.
For their part, the President of the Iraqi Football Union, the Governor of Basra, the head coaches, players and members of the national team thanked President Nechirvan Barzani for attending the last match of the tournament and also for his support of the Iraqi national football team, expressing their delight over visiting the Kurdistan Region and meeting with the President.
President Nechirvan Barzani meets with US Ambassador to Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq, January 21, 2023
President Nechirvan Barzani met today in Baghdad with the United States Ambassador to Iraq Ms. Alina Romanowski.
The meeting discussed Erbil-Baghdad relations and the latest developments in the talks between the Iraqi Federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to resolve the outstanding issues between the two sides. In this context, both sides stressed the importance of resolving the issues for Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and agreed that the resolution of the disagreements will contribute to stability in Iraq and the wider region.
For her part, Ms. Romanowski reiterated the US support for the dialogues and the efforts to resolve the issues between Erbil and Baghdad and expressed her appreciation for President Nechirvan Barzani’s constructive role and efforts to resolve the pending issues.
Discussions also covered the developments in the Kurdistan Region and the importance of unity among Kurdistan parties. The reorganization and reforms of the Ministry of Peshmerga, the development of relations of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region with the United States and expanding areas of joint cooperation, and other issues of mutual interest were also highlighted.
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Kurdistan Region President and Iraq’s Prime Minister discuss developments in the country
Baghdad, Iraq, January 21, 2023
President Nechirvan Barzani met today in Baghdad with Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mr. Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani.
The meeting discussed the latest developments in Iraq and the ways to further strengthen coordination and cooperation between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Federal Government of Iraq.
The meeting also discussed joint works between the two sides, especially in the field of oil and gas law, the Iraqi budget and border protection efforts.
https://presidency.gov.krd/en/kurdistan-region-president-and-iraqs-prime-minister-discuss-developments-in-the-country/
President Nechirvan Barzani meets with Speaker of the House of Representatives of Iraq
The Prime Minister met with the President of the Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council President Faiq Zedan in Baghdad on Wednesday.
The two sides agreed on the importance of resolving the issues between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government on the basis of the constitution, in a way that is in the interest of all Iraqi citizens.
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