Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani thanked Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, for his support and efforts in reaching an agreement for the resumption of Kurdistan Region oil exports, according to a statement. This acknowledgment comes as oil exports from the Kurdistan region officially resumed at 6 a.m. local time on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, following a two-year suspension, as previously reported by the Iraqi oil ministry. The ministry stated that operations began with significant volume and fluidity. President Barzani's role in facilitating the understanding and agreement between Erbil and Baghdad was specifically highlighted by Prime Minister al-Sudani during a phone call on Saturday, as detailed in the statement. Prior to the official resumption, oil from the region had reportedly continued to reach the market through illicit channels, with sources indicating smuggling via tanker trucks to Iran and Turkey.
