The Kurdistan Region's deputy PM, Qubad Talabani, received on Thursday the head of the EU Office in Erbil, Marie Paret.

The meeting touched upon the latest political and economic developments in Iraq and Kurdistan Region alongside the steps toward forming the new Iraqi cabinet.

The two sides hoped that all political parties would be able to increase their common points through constructive dialogues to reach a comprehensive consensus so that the political process in Iraq does not reach a deadlock and pass the current stage.