In his meeting with the UK ambassador to Iraq, Mark Bryson-Richardson, President Barzani discussed the internal situation of the Kurdistan Region as he shed light on its upcoming parliamentary election set for late September.
During the meeting, President Barzani “reiterated that the Kurdistan Region is committed to holding the elections on time and that the constitution must be inclusive and satisfactory to everyone,” read a statement from the presidency.
Parliamentary elections are held at least every four years, according to Article 8 of the Kurdistan Electoral Law.
A delegation from the presidency visited the Change Movement (Gorran) and the Kurdistan Islamic Union (KIU) to discuss the electoral process.
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in January also emphasized the importance of casting ballots on time.
The vote is expected to be held on September 30, but it is still unclear whether the set date will change or not.
The Kurdistan Region held its fifth parliamentary elections for the 111-seat legislature on September 30, 2018. Over one million people participated in the vote, recording a turnout of 59 percent.
The KDP was the kingmaker of the vote, gaining over six hundred thousand votes and securing 45 seats while the PUK gained a total of 21 seats.
A minimum quota of 30 percent of the parliamentary seats is reserved for women MPs, while 11 seats are allocated for parties that represent minorities.
