U.S. Urges Erbil and Baghdad to Resolve Salary Dispute
ARK News.. The U.S. State Department has called on both Erbil and Baghdad to resolve the ongoing salary dispute, emphasizing that a “swift resolution” would send a strong signal that Iraq is prioritizing the interests of its people.
Commenting on the Iraqi Ministry of Finance’s recent announcement that it is unable to fund the Kurdistan Region, the State Department said, “We urge both Baghdad and Erbil to honor their constitutional obligations and resolve their differences through constructive dialogue.”
The statement added that “a prompt resolution to the salary issue would demonstrate that Iraq places the interests of its citizens first and would foster an environment conducive to investment.”
The U.S. also noted that such a resolution would be “a positive signal regarding the potential reopening of the Iraq–Turkey oil pipeline.”
The State Department further reaffirmed that U.S. support for the Kurdistan Region remains “a central pillar” of its broader relationship with Iraq.
397
