Consensus to support the taxpayer’s mission to choose his government team within the timing
Al-Zaidi begins discussions to form the cabinet amid international support
Baghdad – Qusay Munther
The person responsible for forming the new cabinet, Ali Al-Zaidi, received wide official and international welcome, amid assurances of his support for completing his mission within the constitutional deadlines and forming a government capable of facing internal and external challenges. Following his official appointment by the President of the Republic, in the presence of the Speakers of Parliament, the Supreme Judicial Council, and the leaders of the coordination framework yesterday, Al-Zaidi expressed his “thanks to the President of the Republic and his keenness to complete this entitlement within its constitutional timings.” Emphasizing his determination to work with all forces to form a government that responds to the demands of citizens to establish security and stability and achieve comprehensive development. For his part, the President of the Republic, Nizar Amidi, announced the completion of the third stage of the constitutional entitlement after appointing Al-Zaidi. Amidi called in a blog post on the X platform yesterday to “support the taxpayer and cooperate with him to accelerate the formation of the government in a way that serves the interest of Iraq.” While caretaker Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani stressed the need to proceed with the formation of a government capable of facing crises and challenges. A statement received by Al-Zaman yesterday explained that “Al-Sudani was received at the Zaidi government palace, where the overall situation in the country and the region was reviewed.” The two sides stressed (strengthening unity of ranks and working in a spirit of partnership to form a government that represents all Iraqis). Al-Sudani stressed his support for Al-Zaidi to make his mission a success and to promote the peaceful transfer of power, indicating that the current stage requires double efforts to achieve stability. In turn, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Haibat Al-Halbousi, welcomed Al-Zaidi’s appointment. In a statement received by Al-Zaman yesterday, Al-Halbousi affirmed “support for efforts to form a government capable of managing the next stage and responding to the needs of citizens.” Appreciating (the forces’ commitment to constitutional timings). In addition, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, blessed Al-Zaidi’s appointment. In a statement yesterday, Barzani renewed his support and work with him to form a comprehensive government that promotes stability and reconstruction. For his part, the Prime Minister of the Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, called the Zaidi, to congratulate him on the occasion of his assignment to form the new government. Barzani said during the call yesterday, “We support addressing issues in accordance with the constitution and looking forward to an era of security and stability.” Forces and parties also welcomed Al-Zaidi’s nomination, as the head of the Al-Hikma Movement, Ammar Al-Hakim, considered in a statement yesterday (the appointment of Al-Zaidi represents a turning point that carries broad hopes). Meanwhile, the head of the Al-Nahj Alliance, Abdul Hussein Al-Musawi, praised in a statement yesterday the efforts to resolve the entitlement. On a related level, the head of the Taqadum Party, Muhammad al-Halbousi, confirmed in a statement yesterday (his support for Al-Zaidi’s nomination, due to his experience and economic vision). While the Sovereignty Alliance considered in a statement yesterday (the assignment represents an important progress). In a related context, the Al-Azm Alliance announced in a statement yesterday (its support for forming the government within the specified timings). In a development, the head of the State of Law parliamentary bloc, Yasser al-Maliki, confirmed in a statement yesterday (his bloc’s support for Al-Zaidi in forming an efficient government capable of facing challenges). The Secretary-General of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement, Qais al-Khazali, a Zaidi, congratulated Waad al-Khazali yesterday (assigning him a glimmer of hope towards stability and building a strong state). Meanwhile, Al-Zaidi discussed with Jordanian Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan, during a phone call, the consolidation of joint cooperation. During yesterday’s call, the two sides confirmed “strengthening relations to serve the interests of both countries.” At the same time, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation welcomed Al-Zaidi’s appointment. Yesterday, the organization expressed its “aspiration to cooperate with the new government to enhance stability and development.” At the international level, the British Embassy in Iraq yesterday expressed its “aspiration to work with the new government on security and economic challenges.” Meanwhile, France confirmed in a congratulatory telegram yesterday its support for stability and reform efforts. For its part, Germany stressed “the importance of forming a quick government that contributes to stability and progress.” She indicated in a statement yesterday, “We look forward to the formation of the new government, to contribute to stabilizing stabilization efforts.” The coordination had previously announced the nomination of Al-Zaidi for the presidency of the Council of Ministers, appreciating the positions of its leaders in achieving this entitlement within the constitutional contexts. (Details p. 2).
