Iraq’s Premier Ali Al-Zaydi Completes Cabinet, Acknowledges Regional War’s Economic Strain
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, after the Iraqi parliament convened to finalize the cabinet of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaydi, including the selection of three deputy prime ministers and eleven ministers, the Iraqi official released a statement on the occasion.
Al-Zaydi stated that the cabinet has been completed within five months of the government’s formation, with the previously vacant ministries now designated. He emphasized that intensive work and serious efforts will commence with greater speed, pledging to the Iraqi people to advance the government’s priorities and programs and respond to their demands and expectations.
He added that his government has operated with diligence, patience, and firm resolve through very complex internal and external conditions in recent months. Al-Zaydi highlighted that the ongoing regional war has imposed exceptional economic challenges on Iraq, in addition to security issues that require the highest level of responsibility and vigilance.
The Iraqi Prime Minister continued, stating that despite these circumstances, the government has proceeded with confidence and steadfastness in implementing its ministerial program, which was approved by parliament. Efforts have been made to address highly complex issues, combat corruption decisively, and take historic steps to strengthen national sovereignty and decision-making independence, with the ultimate goal of ending the military presence of the international coalition in Iraq.
The Prime Minister said that the completion of the cabinet and the appointment of deputy prime ministers will enhance the government’s capacity to manage national affairs and inject fresh momentum into coordinating efforts and fulfilling the commitments and programs that the Iraqi people await.
Al-Zaydi acknowledged that significant and complex issues lie ahead, and the expectations of the Iraqi people necessitate doubling efforts and transforming plans and decisions into tangible outcomes that citizens can feel in their daily lives.
He expressed gratitude and appreciation to the Iraqi parliament and political forces for their participation and efforts in completing the government’s cabinet. He stressed that their shared responsibility requires directing all efforts towards practical work and achievements.
In conclusion, he called upon his deputies and the ministers who gained parliamentary confidence to assume their responsibilities with the highest level of commitment, competence, and integrity, utilize their abilities to serve citizens, and work with a spirit of teamwork to implement the government’s priorities and achieve its national objectives.
