Iraqi Economic Ministerial Council to meet in Erbil over key financial issues with Kurdistan Region

ERBIL — The Iraqi Economic Ministerial Council will convene today in Erbil to discuss important financial and economic matters with the Kurdistan Region. According to a statement from the Iraqi Ministry of Finance, the agenda includes constitutional rights, financial entitlements, and unresolved issues between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government. It is part of a wider delegation including Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.

Read full statement by the federal ministry of finance:

In the Presence of Finance Minister Taif Sami: The Economic Ministerial Council Holds Its Meeting in Erbil

The Economic Ministerial Council will hold its meeting tomorrow, Sunday, in Erbil, and it is expected that the Council will discuss financial and economic issues with the Kurdistan Region, focusing on several key points, including:

– Constitutional Rights: The constitutional rights of the Kurdistan Region, as stipulated in the Iraqi Constitution, will be discussed.
– Financial Entitlements: The financial entitlements of the Kurdistan Region will be examined in accordance with the agreed-upon mechanisms.
– Outstanding Issues: All outstanding issues between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government will be reviewed.

Objectives of the Visit:

– Enhancing Cooperation: The visit aims to enhance cooperation between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government in economic and financial areas.
– Resolving Disputes: The visit seeks to resolve the outstanding issues between both sides according to the constitution and existing laws.
– Developing Relations: The visit aims to develop relations between Baghdad and Erbil in a way that serves the interests of the Iraqi people.