Shafaq News– Erbil

The Kurdish President Nechirvan Barzani on Wednesdaydiscussed Iraq’s constitutional process, including the election of the president, the formation of the next government, and regional tensions with French Ambassador to Iraq Patrick Durel.

According to a statement by the Kurdish presidency, both sides expressed hope that elections procedures would proceed within constitutional timelines, leading to the formation of a government that meets citizens’ expectations and addresses current challenges. They also stressed the importance of swiftly forming the new Kurdistan Regional Government cabinet.

Under Iraq’s political system, the presidency has traditionally been held by a Kurdish figure, while the prime minister’s post goes to a Shiite nominee selected by the largest parliamentary bloc, currently the Coordination Framework, which commands around 180 seats.

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Regarding developments in Syria, Barzani reaffirmed the Region’s support for the rights of the Kurdish people and all components in the country, noting that since the outbreak of clashes in Aleppo, Kurdistan has engaged with all parties to halt fighting and protect stability.