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The Kurdistan Government renews its emphasis on accelerating the release of salaries for the region’s employees 2023-10-11 12:50 Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, the Kurdistan Regional Council of Ministers renewed its emphasis on the necessity of releasing the salaries of the region’s employees and not linking them to political differences, while discussing the requirements for resuming the export of Kurdish oil through Turkey. The Council’s media stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, that the Council of Ministers held its weekly meeting headed by its President, Masrour Barzani, and in the presence of the Council’s Vice President, Qubad Talabani, and discussed a number of important issues included on its agenda. In the first paragraph of the Council’s agenda, the head of the Coordination and Follow-up Department, Abdul Hakim Khosrow, presented the latest steps related to the progress of the audit process in the salary recipients’ lists, which is being conducted by the joint team of the Federal and Regional Financial Supervision Bureaus, which began its work a week ago, based on the initiative of a government delegation. The high-ranking region headed by the Prime Minister during his recent visit to Baghdad. The meeting referred to coordination between the ministries and institutions of the Kurdistan Regional Government, which in turn provided all the necessary information to the joint committee. Thus, the Kurdistan Regional Government has done everything it has to do in this regard, and it is the duty of the federal government to secure and finance the region’s salaries through the official institutions of the regional government, given that they represent... Financial rights, and they must not be linked or mortgaged to political disputes, problems, or obligations. The Prime Minister confirmed that the Kurdistan Regional Government had previously provided to the relevant authorities in the federal government all data and information regarding salary recipients in the region with the utmost clarity and transparency, and that information is recorded in an advanced biometric electronic system, indicating that the regional government will continue this coordination within the framework of limits and powers. stipulated in the Constitution, in accordance with the requirements of the federal system in the field of finance, and it will not hesitate to make all its efforts in this regard, and considers this one of its constitutional and legal priorities. The second paragraph of the agenda dealt with the procedures and efforts made to resume the export of the region’s oil through the Turkish port of Ceyhan, the latest developments in this regard between Iraq and Turkey, and the preparations of the region and oil companies in this regard, which were presented by the Acting Minister of Natural Resources, Kamal Muhammad Saleh. The Council of Ministers considered that the agreement between the Federal Ministry of Oil, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the producing companies regarding costs is an important agreement for the success of the process of resuming oil exports through the Turkish port of Ceyhan. While the Minister of Component Affairs, Aydin Marouf, presented a report on the general conditions of the components in the Kurdistan Region, which included a number of proposals and recommendations aimed at consolidating and strengthening the principles of peaceful coexistence between the religious and national components in the Kurdistan Region, and preserving and protecting their legitimate rights. In turn, the Prime Minister stressed that “peaceful coexistence represents a feature of the flourishing experience of the Kurdistan Region, which we are proud of and proud of, and we are working hard to take everything necessary to protect and enhance this coexistence, so that Kurdistan remains, as it has always been, the cradle of peace and a safe haven for various nationalities and religions.” And sects and cultures, Kurdistan is the homeland of all of us, and we all live in peace, love and affection.”

Demanding budget legislation The most important thing that came in the meeting of the Council of Ministers of the region regarding the relationship with Baghdad 2023.02.01 - 15:14 Baghdad - Nas On Wednesday, "Nass" publishes the most important things that came in the meeting of the Kurdistan Regional Council of Ministers regarding the relationship with Baghdad. According to a statement issued by the regional government after the meeting, followed by "NAS" (February 1, 2023), it was stated that "in the first item of the meeting, the head and members of the delegation presented the negotiation program between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government, for approval by the Council of Ministers, and a delegation was assigned Negotiating to visit Baghdad and resume meetings in light of this approved programme. He added, "Prime Minister Masrour Barzani renewed the Kurdistan region's keenness to resolve issues radically and on the basis of the constitution and the agreement of the parties to form the government according to the ministerial program of the new Iraqi government." Barzani added, "The Kurdistan region and the delegation of the regional government have done what is necessary to reach an agreement, so we expect the federal government to abide by the agreements." "Unfortunately, the Federal Supreme Court is being used to undermine any agreement with the federal government to resolve these issues," he said. The Prime Minister, according to the statement, expressed his hope to approve the 2023 budget bill as soon as possible and to provide constitutional rights for the Kurdistan region. Earlier, a statement of the Kurdistan Regional Council of Ministers, of which "NAS" received a copy, (February 1, 2023), stated that "Prime Minister Masrour Barzani will meet today, Wednesday, with the ministers of the Kurdistan Regional Government, to discuss several issues." He added, "The first item of the files relates to presenting the agenda for negotiations between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government, which will be presented by the head and members of the Kurdistan Regional Government delegation." He continued, "As for the second part, it will be devoted to presenting the issue of the stock market in the Kurdistan region, and in the last part, the Prime Minister's Office will deal with the issue of resolving the problem of bank guarantee for the stalled projects of the Kurdistan Regional Government."

The Council of Ministers of the Region discusses at its weekly meeting a number of important files Time: 08/24/2022 17:58:08 Reading: 481 times {Local: Al Furat News} The Kurdistan Regional Council of Ministers held its weekly meeting, today, Wednesday, headed by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, while discussing a number of files on the agenda. And the regional government stated in a statement received by {Euphrates News}, "At the beginning of the meeting, the Prime Minister touched on the ongoing discussions regarding the electoral process in the Kurdistan Region, saying, "We in the Kurdistan Regional Government are committed to respecting the legal periods, and that we are with the elections on time, and we are not with the postponement. He continued, "In the first paragraph of the meeting's agenda, Minister of Municipalities and Tourism Sasan Awni presented a special and extensive report on the drinking water sector in the Kurdistan Region. The report, detailed with information and data, included problems, obstacles, obstacles, proposals, directions, short- and long-term plans and strategies to solve drinking water problems." He also referred to the water sources that provide daily more than three million and 125,000 cubic meters of water, at a rate of 500 liters of water for each subscriber out of a total of more than one million subscribers. The report also reviewed the projects and technical problems related to them, as well as the costs of water production that It amounts to 500 billion dinars annually from the government budget.” The Prime Minister commended the efforts of the Minister of Municipalities and Tourism in preparing this special report, stressing that “one of the priorities of the Kurdistan Regional Government is to make every effort to secure clean and pure water for citizens, but at the same time, we must take into account the issue of water shortage, and we need To work by all means to reduce water waste and rationalize its consumption, especially in light of climate change and its negative repercussions, which in turn pose a serious threat to the Kurdistan Region and Iraq in general, in light of water scarcity, drought, lack of rain and the decline of ground and surface water, and we should be prepared in all respects to deal With this crisis and minimizing its negative effects." The Council of Ministers decided to direct the ministries (Finance, Economy, Agriculture, Water Resources, and Planning), the Cabinet Presidency and the Cabinet Secretariat, in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipalities and Tourism, to take the necessary measures regarding the proposals presented by the Ministry during the meeting, taking into account the financial situation and the necessary amounts in this regard. And he indicated that "in the second paragraph of the meeting's agenda, the head of the Department of Information and Information, Gutiar Adel, presented a report on public service projects that have been completed or are still under implementation during the three years of the age of the ninth ministerial formation, and these details are scheduled to be made available to all citizens and public opinion. Through a special portal on the website of the Kurdistan Regional Government, as a step towards enhancing transparency and informing citizens about projects and how to secure the necessary amounts and the geographical distribution of projects at the level of governorates and independent administrations in the region on the basis of population, entitlement and justice.

A movement to find a common constitutional solution The oil file and the decision of the Federal Court on the table of the Kurdistan Regional Council of Ministers 2022.08.17 - 18:14 Baghdad - people Today, Wednesday, the Kurdistan Regional Council of Ministers held a meeting, during which it discussed the oil file and the decision of the Federal Court regarding the Kurdistan region’s oil file. The Council said in a statement received by "Nass" (August 17, 2022), that "the Council of Ministers of the Kurdistan Region held its weekly meeting headed by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, and discussed a number of topics on its agenda." In the first paragraph of the meeting's agenda, "the Prime Minister presented the results of the visit of the delegation of the Kurdistan Regional Government headed by the Prime Minister to Baghdad, and his meeting with the Federal Prime Minister, the two presidents of the House of Representatives, and the Supreme Judicial Council." The Prime Minister indicated that "during the meetings, the delegation reiterated the Kurdistan Region's firm position in solving problems and reaching a fair agreement on the basis of the constitution. In light of this, the two sides agreed to proceed with negotiations between the Federal Oil and Natural Resources Ministries in the Kurdistan Region in order to Reaching a common solution that will benefit all Iraqi citizens." After that, the Minister of Culture and Youth in the Kurdistan Regional Government, Hama Hama Saeed, "presented a summary of his visit to Armenia, in addition to the meetings, meetings and activities that he conducted in that country." Peshmerga Minister Shorsh Ismail also spoke about "the visit of the delegation of the Military Region to the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and indicated that officials of both sides stressed, during the meetings and meetings, the importance of continuing the support provided by the international coalition to the Peshmerga forces," according to the statement. The Prime Minister praised "those efforts and stressed at the same time the need to continue the reform process and reorganize the Kurdistan Peshmerga forces, steps that have actually begun and fall within the priorities of the ninth ministerial formation." The second paragraph of the meeting was devoted to "presenting an overview of the unfair lawsuit of the Federal Ministry of Oil against the Ministry of Natural Resources and international oil and gas companies operating in the Kurdistan region, as well as the procedures of the Kurdistan Regional Government through the committee charged with this regard," according to the statement. The Council of Ministers renewed "the position of the Kurdistan Region in continuing its efforts with the federal government in order to find a common solution within the framework of the constitution that serves everyone."

The Council of Ministers of the Region issues several decisions, including the import of gasoline, and adheres to negotiations with Baghdad Time: 06/15/2022 20:25:01 Reading: 1,365 times {Political: Al Furat News} The Kurdistan Regional Council of Ministers held its weekly meeting today, Wednesday, headed by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, and in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani. In the first paragraph of the meeting's agenda, the Minister of the Region for Negotiations with the Federal Government, Khaled Shwani, presented the results of the visit of the delegation of the Kurdistan Region to the Federal Office of Financial Supervision in Baghdad regarding the report of the joint financial supervision team. The Council of Ministers affirmed its firm position in continuing negotiations and discussions with the federal government, with the aim of solving the outstanding problems between the region and Baghdad within the framework of the constitution. The Negotiating Committee and the Board of Financial Supervision of the region were also directed to continue to continue meetings and discussions in this regard, with the need to take the necessary coordination and cooperation with the Kurdish blocs and the legal team of the Council, to start the necessary measures for the legal and constitutional defense of the rights and entitlements of the region as stipulated in the constitution. Especially after the federal and regional financial audit bureaus agreed on the region's expenditures, revenues and staffing. Subsequently, the Head of the Coordination and Follow-up Department and Secretary of the Higher Committee for the Implementation of the Reform Law, Abdul Hakim Khusraw, briefed on Report No. (3) issued by the Council of Ministers related to the Reform Law, which was referred to the Kurdistan Parliament. The report consists of three main parts based on articles and paragraphs of the Law Reform No. (2) of 2020, which addresses the progress made and obstacles to implementing the law, as it is a pivotal part of the work program of the ninth cabinet. It was decided that each ministry separately, starting next week, will present the reforms achieved within the framework of the reform law in ministries and government departments, provided that they are supported by data and information and in accordance with their terms of reference. The programs and future plans in this regard were also discussed, to be presented to the public so that the people of Kurdistan could see the steps accomplished by the ninth ministerial cabinet in the field of reform. The second paragraph of the meeting’s agenda was devoted to voting on the draft law to amend Article 4 of Law No. (22) of 2007, regarding adding the Prime Minister’s Cabinet to the membership of the Regional Council for Oil and Gas Affairs, as the Council of Ministers approved it unanimously and decided to send it to the Kurdistan Parliament for legislation. . In the third paragraph of the agenda, Reber Ahmed, Minister of the Interior, Chairman of the Ministerial Committee concerned with solving the problem of private property for Christians, presented the minutes of the committee, which included a number of decisions and proposals. The Council of Ministers thanked the head of the committee and its members and to each of the governors of Erbil and Dohuk for doing their job well. The Prime Minister indicated that the regional government continues to preserve and defend the rights of all components, including Christian citizens in the region, especially since respect, tolerance and coexistence are among the beautiful features of the region. Kurdistan is a place of pride. The Prime Minister ordered all ministries to prevent any encroachment or appropriation of Christian properties or any other citizen in the region, and no individual, group, or party, under any name, is allowed to attempt to harm the principle of coexistence and inflict injustice and domination against citizens. The Council of Ministers expressed its support for the directives of the Prime Minister, and emphasized the implementation of Law No. (5) of 2015, the Protection of the Rights of Components, including Christian sisters and brothers, as original citizens of Kurdistan. In the fourth paragraph of the agenda, the Council of Ministers approved the proposal to extend the work of the previous decision of the Council of Ministers related to reducing 15 percent of government advances provided to citizens such as: real estate advances, housing fund loans and real estate bank, marriage advances, small loans, agricultural bank advances, and advances Industrial and tourism projects, the accumulated financial obligations of the Ministry of Municipalities and Tourism, social security, delay penalties and interest on taxes and fees. This extension will be valid for a period of 90 days, and is considered the last opportunity to benefit from these facilities, and it is not extendable. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Prime Minister directed the Ministry of Natural Resources and the concerned authorities to solve the problem of high gasoline prices as soon as possible after overburdening citizens, while allowing the import of gasoline and in accordance with the relevant instructions.