Iraqi PM, in Erbil, makes case for national dialogue
Iraq's political deadlock continues amid fear of a new wave of violence erupting in the streets.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi met with Kurdish leaders Monday as part of his campaign for a national dialogue to end the political deadlock.
He held separate meetings with Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) head Massoud Barzani, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) President Nechirvan Barzani and KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani.
The national dialogue and the mechanism for pushing it forward were at the top of all three meetings.
Iraqi President Barham Salih accompanied the prime minister during his trip to Erbil, alongside Bafel Talebani and other Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) leaders.
