The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, confirmed today, Tuesday, that the federal government has made promises to ensure the continued payment of salaries to the region's employees, expressing hope that these commitments will be fulfilled and that positive results will be reached in the discussions between Erbil and Baghdad.
Barzani stated during a press conference following a meeting with the local government in Erbil to discuss the repercussions of the recent floods and deluges, that there are good understandings with Baghdad, and both sides hope to achieve positive results concerning the outstanding issues.
Regarding the financial crisis, he explained that the Kurdistan Region is facing pressures due to the requirement to deliver financial revenues to the federal government in exchange for securing the monthly salaries for employees, emphasizing that salaries alone are not sufficient to provide services to citizens, and that the region needs an adequate budget to ensure the timely delivery of services.
He added that his government continues to defend the constitutional rights of the people of Kurdistan and to secure the region’s financial share, ensuring the improvement of citizens' living standards.