Officials on both sides say a July financial transfer was a one-off deal, as political and technical disputes hold up further federal budget payments for Kurdistan.
Politics
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Iraq’s oil chief discusses negotiations with Total and Chevron, arbitration with Exxon, the future of INOC, several gas project updates, and budget talks with the Kurdistan region.
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Security forces in Sulaimaniya were mustered on behalf of respective party leaders as negotiations continue.
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The budget transfer relieves some financial pressure on Erbil, though regular payments going forward are hardly assured.
