ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) has publicly reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue and collective governance while expressing significant concern over the prolonged delay in forming a new Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).

In a detailed statement issued on Thursday by its Negotiation Team, the party outlined its efforts over the past months to build a consensus following what it described as a "successful election" that strengthened the Kurdistan Region.

The KDP stated that despite facing "obstacles intended to prevent or weaken the elections," it participated fully and "earned strong public confidence." After the results were certified, the party said it immediately opened channels of dialogue with all political forces, acting on directives from Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani, to renew the legitimacy of the Region's institutions.

A central part of this process was engaging with its main political rival, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK. The first formal meeting was held on November 30, 2024, in Sulaymaniyah, with several subsequent sessions leading to an agreement on the need for a "common vision" for the next government. By May 2025, the two parties had finalized a common framework covering political, financial, security, and administrative sectors.

The KDP emphasized that it entered negotiations with flexibility, guided by the election results and the political realities of the Region. Despite winning a significantly higher number of seats, the party claimed it showed "patience and exceptional flexibility" and made offers that would "exceed the PUK’s electoral entitlement" to ensure stability.

However, the KDP expressed frustration that a final agreement remains elusive. The statement revealed that it became evident the PUK "would not proceed toward an agreement until after the Iraqi Council of Representatives elections," a stance the KDP strongly opposed as not being in the Region's best interest.

The party cautioned against obstructing the activation of the Kurdistan Parliament or the formation of a new government for "illogical reasons."

Concluding the statement, the KDP vowed to continue its efforts to protect the Region's stability and institutional legitimacy, assuring its voters that "no obstacle will hinder better service, prosperity, and a brighter future for the steadfast people of Kurdistan."