Barzani Says Baghdad-Erbil Relations Improving, Disputes Moving Toward Resolution

Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said Monday that good steps had been taken in relations with Iraq’s federal government.

Barzani indicated that disagreements between Baghdad and Erbil were moving toward resolution, offering a positive assessment of ties between the two sides.

His remarks pointed to progress in addressing their differences, rather than announcing that the outstanding disputes had been settled.

The brief statement did not specify which issues were nearing resolution or provide a timetable for any agreements.