KRG Prime Minister Convenes with U.S. Treasury Under Secretary on Financial Reforms

On 1 March 2024, Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), met with Brian E. Nelson, the U.S. Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, in Washington, D.C.

Their discussions centered on bolstering the KRG’s ambitious reform agenda, specifically in enhancing the financial and fiscal frameworks, modernising the banking sector, and advancing the digitalisation of public services.

A key point of discussion was the “My Account” initiative, designed to streamline public sector salary disbursements through digital means.