Baghdad to release Kurdistan salaries following revenue deal
Shafaq News – Erbil / Baghdad
On Wednesday, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) completed preparations to distribute July and August public sector salaries after transferring 120 billion dinars ($91 million) in revenues to Baghdad.
The federal cabinet had earlier authorized the Finance Ministry to cover June wages on condition that Erbil remit non-oil revenues.
KRG Spokesperson Peshawa Hawrami told reporters the funds were deposited into the federal Finance Ministry’s account, which will release July salaries first, then August. An interim three-month oil agreement with Baghdad remains in place until a new federal budget is drafted.
The Iraqi cabinet approved the July payment on September 23, while salaries for August and September remain pending further arrangements on revenue transfers.
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