Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister receives a call from the U.S. Presidential Coordinator

Today, Friday, January 20, 2023, Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister, Mr. Masrour Barzani, received a phone call from the U.S. Special Presidential Coordinator for Global Infrastructure and Energy Security, Amos Hochstein.

During the phone call, the prime minister referred to his recent visit to Baghdad on January 11, his meeting with the federal prime minister, and his affirmation of the KRG's readiness for a constitutional solution to problems, especially efforts to prepare the federal oil and gas law in accordance with the constitution. In this regard, Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister stressed that until the approval of the federal oil and gas law, the Kurdistan Regional Government will continue to coordinate and cooperate with Baghdad to continue producing and strengthening the energy sector in the region.

The U.S. Presidency Special Coordinator briefed on his recent visits to Baghdad and Erbil. Both sides agreed on the importance of overcoming obstacles to the development of the energy sector.

And on the other topic of the conversation, the two sides discussed ways to consolidate relations between the Kurdistan Region and the United States. The discussions also witnessed a mutual emphasis on the importance of enhancing trade, investment and energy in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.