Prime Minister Affirms Securing Salaries for Kurdistan Region Employees Amid Government Efforts

Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaydi emphasized the government's commitment to securing the salaries of employees in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq during a meeting with the head and members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc in the Council of Representatives. The meeting addressed various shared concerns and services, the relationship between the federal government and the regional government, as well as discussions on several items of the 2027 federal budget law. Al-Zaydi highlighted that the government has managed to face complex economic and international challenges in recent months, focusing on combating corruption, pursuing those involved, and cutting off its sources. Economic issues have been addressed by boosting and activating non-oil revenues, alongside an ambitious plan to increase oil production to enhance state resources and support development. He called on members of parliament to perform their legislative and oversight roles and contribute to passing essential laws, affirming the government's dedication to ensuring the salaries of the region's employees are secured equally with other ministries and provinces, while working to establish a clear economic identity based on an advanced developmental vision. Meanwhile, the head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc, Shakhwan Abdullah, expressed the bloc's support for the government's efforts and reform policies, noting the region's commitment to abiding by the constitution and laws to ensure social justice, and appreciating the prime minister's stance on guaranteeing the region's rights equally with other provinces.