Al-Zaidy and Barzani Stress Forming an Inclusive National Government

 In May 2026, Prime Minister-designate Ali Al-Zaidy received Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani in Baghdad. During Spring 2026, both leaders discussed unifying efforts to form a government meeting citizens' aspirations and consolidating political stability. The mid-May 2026 meeting emphasized resolving outstanding issues between the center and the region according to constitutional contexts. In 2026, Barzani renewed his full support for Al-Zaidy in his national mission to successfully complete the new ministerial cabinet.