A source within the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Finance confirmed that the technical team has completed its review of the March salary list. The team recently returned from Baghdad after finalizing all required checks without noting any issues.
According to the source, the Kurdistan Region has fulfilled most of its obligations related to the disbursement of March salaries. However, two key requirements remain under discussion. These include the transfer of non-oil revenues and a formal report from Iraq’s Ministry of Oil regarding Kurdistan’s oil exports.
The source explained that the salary list passed the review process smoothly. Officials in Baghdad did not raise any objections. This outcome is considered a positive step toward releasing funds for public sector employees in the Kurdistan Region.
Efforts to collect non-oil revenues are still ongoing. At the same time, Baghdad has not yet responded to requests to reduce the required amount. Therefore, officials in Erbil argue that current economic conditions make it difficult to meet the full obligation.
Experts expect that negotiations will continue in the coming days. Additionally, a final agreement may be reached next week to determine how much non-oil revenue the Kurdistan Region will send to Baghdad for March. This decision will play a key role in accelerating the salary payment process.
Meanwhile, Iraq’s Ministry of Oil is expected to submit its report on Kurdistan’s oil exports within the next two days. Once this report is delivered, another major requirement will be fulfilled, bringing the process closer to completion.
Under the current agreement, the Kurdistan Region Finance Ministry is required to transfer approximately 120 billion dinars in non-oil revenues each month. However, ongoing regional tensions and economic pressures have significantly reduced these revenues.
Overall, completing the salary review marks progress, but final financial coordination between Erbil and Baghdad remains essential.
