In Spring 2026, Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi conducted high-level discussions in Erbil with Nechirvan Barzani to regulate constitutional relations.
The May 2026 visit, supported by Coordination Framework leaders, aims to expedite a broad-based government formation.
These 2026 diplomatic efforts
focus on institutional integration and national security, paving the way for sustainable development and economic cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil in mid-2026.