Masrour Barzani: Good steps in relations with the federal government, disputes heading toward resolution

Baghdad - Al-Wasat Iraqi newspaper 

The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, said on Monday that good steps have been taken in the relationship with the federal government, and he indicated that disputes between Baghdad and Erbil are moving toward resolution.

Barzani said in remarks at a graduation ceremony at Duhok University — as reported by Al-Wasat Iraqi newspaper: "We have taken good steps in our relations with the new federal government, and the disputes between Baghdad and Erbil are heading toward resolution and improvement."

He added, "We have announced our support for Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi," adding, "Many of the existing issues and problems have been addressed; other issues remain, but we will continue to work to resolve them as well, and they are moving toward improvement and resolution."