Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi emphasized the government's commitment to securing the salaries of employees in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq during a meeting with the leader and members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc in the Council of Representatives.
The meeting covered several shared concerns, including services, the relationship between the federal government and the regional government, and discussions on various articles of the 2027 federal budget draft law. Al-Zaidi noted that the government has successfully faced numerous challenges
over recent months amid complex economic and international conditions. He stressed ongoing efforts to combat corruption and eliminate its sources, address economic issues by enhancing and activating non-oil revenues, and implement an ambitious plan to increase oil production to boost
state resources and support development. He called on parliament members to fulfill their legislative and oversight roles and contribute to passing essential laws, reaffirming the government's dedication to ensuring the salaries of Kurdistan Region employees on par with other ministries
and provinces, while working toward establishing a clear economic identity based on an advanced development vision. Meanwhile, Shakhwan Abdullah, head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc, expressed the bloc's support for the government's reform policies across various sectors. He highlighted
the region's commitment to the constitution and laws to ensure social justice and appreciated the prime minister's stance on guaranteeing the region's rights equally with other provinces.
