President Barzani, Iraqi PM-designate stress unifying positions ahead of gov't formation

"Emphasis was also placed on the importance of unifying views and positions and working to form a strong government that has the ability to confront obstacles and overcome crises, in order to participate in strengthening stability and development and achieving the aspirations of all components of the Iraqi people," read a statement from the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office.

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Iraqi PM-designate arrives in Erbil for meetings with Kurdish leaders

The New Region has learned that Zaidi is set to meet with President Masoud Barzani, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, and Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani.

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Iraqi PM-designate to visit Kurdish leaders next week, discuss Erbil-Baghdad issues

A source with knowledge on the matter told The New Region that Zaidi will discuss the Kurdistan Region's federal budgetary allocations, Article 140 of the constitution, the Peshmerga, partnership in governance and representation, and oil with the Kurdish leaders.

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Kurdish leaders commemorate 1974 Qaladze massacre

President Masoud Barzani said the April 24, 1974 attack, which killed and wounded hundreds of innocent civilians, was "a clear indication of the chauvinist and brutal policies of the former Iraqi regime against the civilian citizens of Kurdistan."

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President Barzani says advancing presidential election without PM selection ‘unacceptable’

"The persistence of certain factions within the Coordination Framework in pushing forward with the presidential election, while others deliberately stall the selection of a prime minister, is unacceptable," said President Masoud Barzani.

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President Barzani warns against rushing Iraq's presidential election

"We believe that the current call for a parliamentary session to elect the President of the Republic and subsequently appoint the prime minister requires further consultation," said President Masoud Barzani.

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‘Hostile, unjustified’: President Barzani condemns deadly attack on Peshmerga

“The attack is hostile and utterly unjustified. This is the umpteenth time that such attacks have been carried out against the Kurdistan Region without regard to the principles of neighborliness and international law,” President Barzani said.

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Kurdish leaders extend Newroz congratulations

"I hope this year's Newroz will be the beginning of greater unity and brotherhood between the political parties and the people of Kurdistan. I hope that the peoples of the region can live in peace and tranquility away from war and tension," said President Masoud Barzani.

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Kurdish leaders congratulate Muslims on Eid al-Fitr

"I hope that... this Eid becomes a source of joy, peace, and the end of wars and conflicts in the region and the world," said Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani.

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