The political bureaus of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) are set to meet tomorrow in Pirmam, with both party leaders—Masoud Barzani and Bafel Talabani—expected to attend.

A source from the KDP’s political bureau told Draw Media that the purpose of the meeting is to coordinate positions and unify their stance on ongoing issues between Erbil and Baghdad, particularly regarding public sector salaries and oil-related matters.

It has now been 73 days since government employees in the Kurdistan Region received their last paycheck. Despite numerous meetings, committees, and delegations, no resolution has been reached. While Barzani’s office claimed last night that efforts are ongoing to resolve the crisis, sources indicate these are not serious attempts to strike a long-term agreement—rather, they are aimed at securing the release of just one round of salaries.