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Iraq Parliament Convenes to Complete Prime Minister Al-Zaidi’s Cabinet

Mohammed Jangadost 2 hours ago
A session of the Iraqi Council of Representatives. Photo: Iraqi parliament 
A session of the Iraqi Council of Representatives. Photo: Iraqi parliament 

At a Glance

  • Iraq’s Council of Representatives convenes a decisive session to complete Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s cabinet.
  • President Nizar Amedi, Al-Zaidi and ministerial nominees arrive at parliament.
  • Lawmakers are set to vote on four deputy prime minister candidates and fill nine vacant ministerial posts.
  • The Prime Minister’s Office releases the final list of government nominees as parliament considers proposed changes to the cabinet structure.

Iraq’s Council of Representatives has convened a parliamentary session to complete Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s cabinet, with President Nizar Amedi, the prime minister and ministerial nominees arriving at parliament.

Lawmakers are set to consider candidates for four deputy prime minister positions, fill nine vacant ministerial posts and vote on proposed expansions to the cabinet structure.


Key Statements and Focus Areas

Cabinet Completion

  • The parliamentary session is aimed at completing the federal government lineup under Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi.
  • The Prime Minister’s Office has released the final list of nominees for government positions.

Deputy Prime Minister Positions

  • All four candidates nominated for deputy prime minister positions have arrived at the Council of Representatives.
  • Lawmakers are expected to vote on the proposed candidates as part of the cabinet-completion process.

Vacant Ministerial Posts

  • Nine ministerial positions remain to be filled, according to the information provided.
  • Parliament is also set to consider proposed expansions to the cabinet structure.

Iraq’s Council of Representatives has convened a session to complete Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s cabinet, as senior state officials and government nominees arrive at parliament for the proceedings.

President Nizar Amedi and Al-Zaidi are among those attending the session, alongside the candidates nominated for ministerial positions.

The parliamentary agenda includes voting on four deputy prime minister candidates and filling nine vacant ministerial posts. Lawmakers are also expected to consider proposed expansions to the cabinet structure as part of efforts to finalize the federal government lineup.

The Prime Minister’s Office has published the final list of government nominees ahead of the parliamentary proceedings.

The outcome of the session will determine which candidates secure parliamentary approval and whether the government’s remaining cabinet positions can be filled.

FYI

The session represents a key stage in completing Iraq’s federal cabinet, with parliamentary decisions expected to shape the government’s final composition. The immediate focus is on the approval of deputy prime minister candidates, filling the nine vacant ministerial positions and determining the proposed changes to the cabinet structure.

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