The Iraqi Parliament has resolved to host six senior oil officials on Tuesday to discuss the re-exportation of oil through the Kurdistan Region amid ongoing disputes between Erbil and Baghdad.

According to the Council of Representatives, the session will include the Deputy Prime Minister, the Oil Minister, the Minister of Natural Resources of the Kurdistan Region, the Director General of SOMO, and other relevant officials to address matters related to oil exports.

An official statement from the parliament indicated that the meeting is scheduled for 9 PM on Tuesday.

Iraq’s Oil Production at Its Lowest

The meeting comes amid a decline in Iraq's oil production to its lowest levels, resulting in daily losses exceeding $300 million due to reservoir overflow and logistical challenges caused by regional conflicts.

In recent days, Iraq has intensified efforts to export oil via the Kurdistan oil pipeline to the Ceyhan port.

Iraq Ready to Resume Exports, Kurdistan Sets Conditions

The Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced yesterday that the country was ready to resume exports of up to 300,000 barrels via the export pipeline and held talks with Erbil; however, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) "set numerous conditions unrelated to the issue of crude oil exports."

Baghdad urged Kurdistan to resume exports "immediately," highlighting that it is in the higher national interest and must be done in accordance with the constitution and the budget law.

Kurdistan Region Responds to Baghdad

The KRG Ministry of Natural Resources responded to the federal government, noting that its statement does not fully address the issue. "It distorts the facts and attempts to blame the Kurdistan Region in order to mislead public opinion."

KRG stressed that since January, Baghdad has imposed a suffocating embargo under the pretext of implementing the ASYCUDA system, preventing dollars from reaching Kurdistan traders and halting commercial activity, despite requests for proper arrangements.

Additionally, “outlaw militias” have targeted Kurdistan’s oil and energy facilities, causing production to cease, with Baghdad failing to take effective measures to stop these attacks.

The Ministry of Natural Resources further emphasized that despite repeated calls for dialogue, Baghdad has “ignored” their requests and is attempting to impose “unconstitutional and illegal agendas” on the region.

Iraqi Oil Minister Announces Plan to Resume Exports

Meanwhile, Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani stated today that the country plans to resume oil exports from the northern Kirkuk fields directly to Turkey's Ceyhan port "within a week."