Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met on Tuesday with Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the National Wisdom Movement, to discuss Iraq’s political and regional developments, according to a statement from the Kurdistan Region Presidency. The talks focused on relations between Erbil and Baghdad, as well as preparations for the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections. Both leaders emphasized the need for unity among political parties and communities to protect Iraq’s peace and stability.
The meeting followed earlier discussions between al-Hakim and Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on similar national issues. Tuesday’s meeting highlighted continued efforts to improve cooperation between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government. Strengthening these ties is seen as key to resolving political and economic challenges. Al-Hakim currently leads the National Wisdom Movement, a coalition formed ahead of Iraq’s 2018 elections.
The meeting followed earlier discussions between al-Hakim and Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on similar national issues. Tuesday’s meeting highlighted continued efforts to improve cooperation between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government. Strengthening these ties is seen as key to resolving political and economic challenges. Al-Hakim currently leads the National Wisdom Movement, a coalition formed ahead of Iraq’s 2018 elections.
