Barzani, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Discuss Constitutional Disputes in Baghdad

Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met Iraqi Parliament Speaker Halbousi in Baghdad on Monday to discuss the legislature’s role in resolving outstanding disputes between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government. The talks highlighted the need for Parliament to serve all components of Iraq and help advance solutions to political problems. Both sides agreed that the unresolved issues between the KRG and the federal government should be settled on the basis of the constitution. They also stressed the importance of preparing and approving national draft laws that protect the rights of all components. The meeting underlined respect for the federal system and for the KRG’s constitutional status as the foundation for any settlement. It also framed Parliament’s legislative function as central to easing tensions and supporting broader governance across Iraq. The discussion comes as Baghdad and Erbil continue to face a range of pending disputes requiring political and legal resolution. The emphasis on constitutional mechanisms and national legislation reflected an effort to keep the dialogue within institutional channels.