Iraq PM tells Barzani federal government will resolve pending files within constitution

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani received Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani in Baghdad on Wednesday for talks covering political, economic and security issues. According to a prime minister's office statement, al-Sudani reiterated the federal government's commitment to resolving all pending files within the framework of the constitution and existing laws. The two leaders stressed the importance of safeguarding Iraq's unity and sovereignty and strengthening the national partnership, the statement said. They also affirmed that closer cooperation and coordination between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government is essential for reinforcing stability. Barzani underlined the importance of maintaining dialogue and coordination among all national components, according to the readout. The Kurdistan Region, the statement added, backs the federal government's efforts to consolidate stability and accelerate development. No further details on the discussions were immediately released.