Prime Minister Masrour Barzani bid farewell to Alina Romanowski, the outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Iraq.

The Prime Minister thanked Ambassador Romanowski for her work in strengthening bilateral relations.

They discussed the budget and the constitutional and financial rights of the Kurdistan Region. The Prime Minister reiterated that the Kurdistan Region has fulfilled all of its constitutional obligations, and the federal government must provide the financial entitlements of the people of Kurdistan without delay or deductions.

Both sides agreed on the need to swiftly form a unified and strong new government following the first session of the sixth term of the Kurdistan Region Parliament.

They also emphasized the importance of resuming oil exports from the Kurdistan Region as soon as possible.

Ambassador Romanowski expressed her appreciation for the Kurdistan Regional Government and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to strengthening relations with the Kurdistan Region.