Darbaz Kosrat Rasul, a member of the Political Bureau of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), stated that the disputes with the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) “go beyond posts,” stressing that talks continue with other parties to reactivate parliament and form the new government.

Government formation in the Kurdistan Region has been stalled for over 19 months since the October 2024 elections due to deep political disagreements. The legally mandated timeframe to form the new cabinet is approximately 45 to 60 days after the parliamentary presidency is elected.

The latest national initiative to both parties from the Kurdistan Islamic Union (KIU) is a political roadmap to reactivate the legislative body, halt media hostility, and elect a parliament speaker within one month to break the government deadlock.

The PUK advocates for a “genuine partnership” and power-sharing model, while the KDP emphasizes that government formation must respect electoral entitlement based on parliament representation.

Rasul: 'If It Were Only About Posts, Agreement Would Be Easier’ 

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Darbaz Kosrat Rasul noted that, “Our door for dialogue has always been open,” expressing hope that the initiative that started during the Eid holiday will yield results, because otherwise, it will harm the experience of governance in Kurdistan.

“We need harmony and to give legitimacy to the official institutions in the Kurdistan Region,” he stressed.

Rasul affirmed that the channels of communication and dialogue are ongoing, and that the PUK “maintains relations with all parties.”

On the impasse between both parties and the initiative talks, he said, “If it were only about posts, it would have been easier to reach an agreement.”

Kurdistan’s Integrity Relies on Internal Unity 

The Political Bureau member underlined that the Kurdistan Region's structural integrity relies strictly on internal unity and political harmony, arguing that any domestic disagreements must be resolved within the region rather than being deferred to Baghdad or external parties.

He separately told Channel8 that political reality requires an agreement with the PUK, noting that “no viable alternative” exists to resolve the current situation.