Al-Zaidi Urges KDP to Actively Join Government Formation

 In May 2026, Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi urged the KDP to return to Baghdad and actively participate in the new government formation process. During talks with Masoud Barzani, both leaders emphasized adhering to 2026 constitutional timelines and overcoming past failures. Barzani stressed that literal constitutional commitment is the key to resolving pending issues and securing Iraq's 2026 economic and political stability.