Prime Minister Masrour Barzani chairs High Committee meeting on the implementation of reforms

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today chaired a meeting of the High Committee for the Implementation of the Reform Law to discuss measures underway to modernise and streamline the Kurdistan Regional Government’s operations and public expenditures.

The Prime Minister noted the Reform Law will increase fairness and transparency for the people of the Kurdistan Region, and that the ongoing process will cover all ministries and government institutions. He reaffirmed that the Kurdistan Regional Government is determined to continue implementing administrative and financial reforms to prevent corruption and the misuse of public funds.

During the meeting, Secretary of the High Committee for the Implementation of the Reform Law, Abdulhakim Khosraw, outlined current efforts by ministries in implementing reforms. Relevant ministers also tabled progress reports, specifically related to salaries, financial entitlements, pension payments, the reorganisation of the Peshmerga forces, and the elimination of bureaucratic hurdles.

The Committee agreed to present to the Council of Ministers a number of recommendations to support the implementation of the Reform Law.