The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Region responded to First Deputy Speaker Adnan Faihan Al-Dulaimi's call for the federal government to halt financial transfers to the Region until all allegedly unpaid amounts are fully settled. The Ministry affirmed
the Kurdistan Region met all obligations under Financial Management Law No. (6) of 2019 and Federal Budget Law No. (13) for 2023-2025. It also reiterated readiness to address any financial observations or outstanding settlements with the federal government. It clarified that
in 2025, the Region's government transferred the federal treasury's share as per laws and prior agreements. However, regional employee salaries were funded for only ten months, with November and December unfunded, despite other Iraqi state employees receiving continuous salaries. For 2026,
the Ministry reported transferring the federal treasury's share from non-oil revenues from January to May, based on previous accords. It attributed revenue declines to regional conflict and lack of agreement on implementing the ASYCUDA system at border crossings, noting its
impact. A prior deal to transfer 50% of non-oil revenues under these conditions was mentioned, with discussions continuing on the system's final stages. The Ministry also urged addressing actual spending within legal and constitutional frameworks. It found the demand to halt
salaries for one citizen group over others surprising, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring justice and equality for all state citizens.
