KDP denies offering KRG interior ministry post to PUK in Iraqi presidential race

“Proposing the Ministry of Interior position to the PUK in exchange for the Iraqi presidency is far from the truth. There has been no discussion or proposal of that kind whatsoever, and we completely reject the allegations,” a high-level KDP official told The New Region.

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PUK, NGM unite forces to challenge KDP

“If this agreement between us and the PUK enters implementation and we agree on all the terms, the first objective is restoring balance in the Kurdistan Region,” said the NGM leader.

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KDP, PUK ‘very likely’ to reach agreement in January, says PUK politburo

“Parliament sessions will resume and the new cabinet will be formed. There are no disputed positions or points left for us to discuss,” the source added.

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Kurdish parties field candidates for Iraqi presidency

If the Kurdish forces fail to agree on a singlr nominee, the decision will be left to a parliamentary vote.

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PUK to announce Iraqi presidency candidate as deadline approaches

If the two main Kurdish parties fail to agree on a candidate, the decision will be left to a parliamentary vote.

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PUK nominates four candidates for Iraqi presidency 

The Iraqi presidency is traditionally reserved for a Kurd under the federal system's unwritten power-sharing norms.

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KDP to keep Shakhawan Abdullah as candidate for Iraq’s second deputy speaker: MP

The Halwest candidate managed to snatch a majority in two rounds of voting on Monday, but failed to secure the required absolute majority to earn the post.

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Iraqi presidency not ‘property’ of any party: President Barzani

“The person nominated for the presidency does not have to be from the PUK or the KDP. They can be from another party or be neutral,” said Barzani.

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KDP delegation, Iraqi president discuss government formation

During the meeting, Rashid stressed “the importance of intensifying consultations among political forces to expedite the formation of the new government” within the established timeline, to ensure “political stability” and meet the expectations of the Iraqis, according to a statement released by Iraq’s presidency.

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