Discussions continue between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi federal government. Both sides aim to resume oil exports and also finalize non-oil transfers. The process is moving quickly, and both governments show determination to reach a clear outcome.
Former parliament member Shirwan Mirza explained that the Kurdistan Regional Government and Baghdad are ready to restart oil exports from the Kurdistan Region. This move represents an important part of the joint understanding signed recently. According to him, the agreement will move forward very soon, with strong focus on cooperation.
At the same time, both sides also discuss non-oil revenues. Mirza noted that a separate deal exists on this issue. A federal committee plans to visit Erbil to check the full amount of these revenues. Based on the deal, half of the non-oil income must go to Baghdad. This step builds trust and strengthens financial cooperation between the two administrations.
The Kurdistan Regional Government already agreed to transfer 120 billion dinars. This money equals the same amount that covered May salaries. The transfer will help the federal Ministry of Finance release June salaries. This step depends on final approval from Baghdad, but progress looks positive.
Furthermore, a joint committee will keep reviewing non-oil transfers in the coming months. The goal is to measure real revenues and make fair calculations. For now, officials stress that June transfers must finish before the next cabinet session. This timing is important because it allows Baghdad to approve the payment of salaries in the Kurdistan Region.
Mirza highlighted that the next two days hold great importance. Restarting oil exports and confirming non-oil transfers will let the federal government pay June salaries for public sector workers in the Kurdistan Region. These steps will finally solve the salary issue and build stronger financial ties.
Public employees in the Kurdistan Region still wait for their June salaries, while employees in other parts of Iraq already receive their August payments. Officials hope that resuming oil exports and non-oil transfers will guarantee regular monthly salaries in the future. This outcome would bring fairness, stability, and financial balance across all regions of Iraq.
The focus on oil exports and non-oil transfers shows how cooperation can bring solutions. Both Erbil and Baghdad need to move quickly, as workers continue to wait for clarity. Once the transfers take place, the agreement can deliver long-term results.