The Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) on Sunday called on Baghdad to immediately resume oil exports via the Iraqi-Turkey pipeline (ITP).

APIKUR urged the Iraqi Federal Government to collaborate with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and international oil companies to find a solution that benefits all parties.

In light of recent encouraging statements from both KRG and Iraqi government officials, APIKUR proposes a tripartite meeting to facilitate discussions and expedite the resumption of exports.

This renewed call from APIKUR coincides with an exclusive Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath interview with KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. Addressing the suspension of oil exports, Barzani highlighted the substantial economic losses incurred, exceeding $19 billion for the Iraqi economy.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani late Saturday arrived in New York to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), his office announced.
Before his visit, al-Sudani told Bloomberg in a televised interview that “there are ongoing talks with the companies and with brothers in the Kurdistan Region. And we hope to reach a solution based on the legal paths.” He called a solution by the end of 2024 “Possible”.