Al-Zaidi Discusses 2027 Budget and Salaries of Kurdistan Region Employees with KDP

Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi met today, Tuesday, with the head and members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc in the Council of Representatives to discuss several joint issues, including services and the relationship between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government, as well as items in the draft federal general budget law for 2027. Al-Zaidi affirmed the continuation of efforts to combat corruption, pursue those involved, and dry up its sources, alongside addressing economic issues and developing non-oil revenues, and setting a plan to increase oil production to enhance state resources and support development. He emphasized the necessity for the Council of Representatives to fulfill its legislative and oversight roles and approve important laws, stressing the government's keenness to ensure and secure the salaries of Kurdistan Region employees on par with their counterparts in other ministries and provinces, and to establish a clear identity for the Iraqi economy based on a developmental vision. Meanwhile, the head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc, Shakhawan Abdullah, confirmed the bloc's support for the government's efforts and reform policies, highlighting the region's commitment to the constitution and laws to ensure social justice, and appreciating the prime minister's stance on guaranteeing the region's rights similar to other provinces.