You couldn’t make it up! page 128 Mar 2025 08:55
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – In a notable expression of support for the Kurdistan Region, the British government has reaffirmed its commitment to the resumption of Kurdish oil exports and the resolution of lingering disputes between Erbil and Baghdad, underscoring that such cooperation is vital for Iraq's long-term stability and prosperity.
The UK's Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and Foreign & Commonwealth Office responded on Thursday to a series of questions posed by Kurdistan24 correspondent Dlovan Imad al-Din concerning key regional issues, including the suspended oil exports from the Kurdistan Region, the longstanding financial tensions between the federal and regional governments, and the recently announced deal between BP and Baghdad for development of oil fields in Kirkuk.
In their statement, the British government ministries emphasized that London supports the immediate re-export of Kurdish oil and believes that financial cooperation between Erbil and Baghdad must be prioritized to ensure stability and fairness across Iraq. The ministries called on the Iraqi government to send the salaries of Kurdistan Region employees monthly and on time without delay, reflecting growing international concern over the persistent budgetary and salary disputes.
Highlighting the broader importance of coordination, the statement continued that greater collaboration between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi government would foster prosperity and strengthen political and economic stability in both the Kurdistan Region and the country as a whole.