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Technical Agreements Reached as Kurdistan Region Seeks Resolution on Salaries and Revenues

While both sides have reached an agreement on several technical points, the final decision of the Iraqi Council of Ministers is awaited to settle the Region's share and untie the financial knot between them.

Qubad Talabani, Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), met with the Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy in Albania on July 6, 2026

KRG Deputy PM Meets Albanian Officials to Boost Trade, Tourism, and Tech Ties 

The Kurdish and Albanian officials discussed the importance of launching a direct flight route between Sulaymaniyah and Tirana

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Bafel Jalal Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), met with Andrew Beasley, the British Consul General to the Kurdistan Region, in Sulaymaniyah on July 6, 2026

Talabani Calls for 'Fair' Government and Genuine Partnership in Meeting with British Consul General 

Talabani said that the party’s demands “reflect the people's desires for improved governance and achieving a fair and strong government capable of serving all regions without discrimination.”

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A senior delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) holds talks with Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Aboudi on July 6, 2026

KRG and Baghdad Boost Security Cooperation and Reinforce Iran Border Pact 

The KRG and Iraqi team “reaffirmed the commitment of all parties to the terms of the agreement to protect the shared borders and to prevent any violations that could affect the security of the region.”

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Qubad Talabani, Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, met with Prime Minister Edi Rama in Albania on July 6, 2026

Qubad Talabani Meets Albanian PM Edi Rama to Boost Trade and Tourism Ties 

During the talks, Qubad Talabani “praised the Albanian government's reform efforts, specifically highlighting their work in modernization, institutional strengthening, and infrastructure development.” 

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Dilan Ghafoor, spokeswoman for the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) bloc in the Iraqi Parliament, speaks to Channel8. Photo: Channel8

PUK Bloc Says Ongoing Corruption Probes Yet to Identify All Suspects as More MPs Face Immunity Strips 

Speaking to Channel8, Dilan Ghafoor said that lifting parliamentary immunity is a “purely legal process” within the authorized jurisdiction of the parliament. 

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Bafel Jalal Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), met with Albrecht von Wittke, Germany's Consul General to the Kurdistan Region, in Sulaymaniyah on July 6, 2026

Talabani Praises Departing German Envoy's Role, Reaffirms Commitment to Future Relations 

As his mission came to an end, Talabani “expressed his gratitude and appreciation for his impactful role in the Kurdistan Region, wishing him success in his future duties.”

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