According to Kurdpress, according to the statement of his office, in the meeting between Bafel Jalal Talabani and Irfan Sediq, the British ambassador, the general situation in Iraq and the region was discussed and the peaceful resolution of problems was emphasized.

Regarding the formation of the new government of Iraq, Bafel Talabani said: "The Patriotic Union has made all its efforts in the framework of achieving a serving national government that responds to the demands of our beloved people.

The head of the Patriotic Union once again emphasized the need to adhere to the legal deadlines for completing the processes and electing the president and said: "We have requested that a meeting be held on this matter next Sunday.

The coordination framework has asked the Patriotic Union and the Kurdistan Democratic Party to agree on the selection of the Iraqi presidential candidate at the meeting next Sunday in order to avoid passing the legal deadline.

The coordination framework of Shiite forces has also emphasized the necessity of respecting legal deadlines and assigning national responsibilities.

The session of the Iraqi Parliament was supposed to be held on Tuesday (January 27, 2026), but this session was postponed to next Sunday, equal to February 1, 2026. One of the reasons for this postponement is to provide an opportunity for the Patriotic Union and the Kurdistan Democratic Party to reach an agreement on a common candidate.