September-22-2018

His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Haider al-Abadi has received, in his office on Saturday, President of the Kurdistan Regional Government Nechirvan Barzani.

During the meeting, they have discussed the formation of the government and the importance of moving ahead with the completion of the constitutional steps through the selection of the President of the Republic and the appointment of the candidate of the largest bloc and stressing that the next government will follow the aspirations of citizens in construction and reconstruction, security stability and job opportunities.

The joint files between the governments of the Center and the region were also discussed and the continuity of communication in the interests of the country was emphasized.

The meeting has witnessed matching of views regarding the formation of the government and the facing of the challenges ahead; maintaining what was achieved when the Peshmerga fought side by side with the federal forces achieving victory over Daesh terrorist's gangs.

Media office of the prime minister
September-22- 2018