At a Glance

• Hoshyar Siwaily welcomed Bafel Jalal Talabani’s call for dialogue.
• The initiative aims to advance formation of the KRG’s tenth cabinet.
• Siwaily called for practical steps in the coming days.

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Hoshyar Siwaily, head of foreign relations for the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), has welcomed an initiative by Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) President Bafel Jalal Talabani to resume dialogue and reach an agreement on forming the Kurdistan Region’s tenth cabinet.

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Key Statements and Focus Area

• Political Dialogue: “Any positive initiative or statement aimed at forming a government and bringing the parties closer together is a welcome step.” — Hoshyar Siwaily, KDP Official
• PUK Initiative: "The initiative carries greater weight because it comes from Bafel Jalal Talabani." — Hoshyar Siwaily, KDP Official
• Focus Area: Renewed dialogue between the KDP and PUK over the formation of the tenth cabinet.

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KDP Welcomes PUK Initiative

Speaking to Channel8, Siwaily said any constructive effort to bring political parties closer and advance government formation was welcome. He expressed hope that Talabani’s proposal would move beyond statements and lead to concrete steps in the coming days.

Talabani Calls for Agreement

Talabani made his remarks during a panel titled “Building a Stronger Kurdistan: Unity, Security, and Regional Partnership” on the first day of the annual MERI Forum in Erbil.

He said meetings between KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani had been productive, adding that the PUK was sincere in its willingness to resume talks and reach a mutual understanding.

Talabani also stressed the need for internal political agreements to protect the Kurdistan Region’s political entity and said the PUK was ready to take practical steps in the interests of the people of Kurdistan.

FYI

The Kurdistan Region’s tenth cabinet has yet to be formed following the parliamentary election held on October 20, 2024. Talks between the KDP and PUK have focused on reaching an agreement over the structure and composition of the next government.

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