KRG Prime Minister and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Affairs Discuss Oil Exports

Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Affairs Geoffrey Pyatt held a telephone discussion focused on strengthening bilateral relations and resuming oil exports from the Kurdistan Region.

During the call, both sides stressed the urgency of resolving outstanding issues and removing barriers to oil exports, highlighting the suspension’s detrimental impact on Iraq’s budget and economic stability.

Prime Minister Barzani and Assistant Secretary Pyatt reaffirmed their agreement on the critical role that the Kurdistan Region can play in advancing Iraq’s sovereignty and energy independence, underscoring the importance of equitable solutions to support long-term economic growth and regional stability.