In a statement of congratulations, President of the Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani extended his warm wishes to Dr. Mahmoud al-Mashhadani on his recent election as Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives. Barzani praised the election as a positive step forward in Iraqi politics, hoping it would usher in a new era of cooperation among political forces in managing the nation's political, administrative, and legislative duties.

"We are confident that his election represents a positive step toward a new phase of cooperation and joint work among political forces in managing the country's political, administrative, and legislative affairs," Barzani expressed, highlighting the importance of unity and collective efforts for Iraq's progress.