On 16 October, Al Jazeera reported that parliament’s vote the previous day approved 11 cabinet portfolios, including Nayef al-Shammari as defence minister and Yasir al-Maliki as interior minister, alongside three deputy prime ministers. The Associated Press separately reported cabinet completion and the appointment of US-sanctioned Deputy Prime Minister Laith al-Khazali (AAH). A Coordination Framework statement welcomed completion as a step toward political stability, stronger state institutions and implementation of the government’s program.
- شفق نيوز16 Oct, 00:32
“In a statement, the CF said the completed cabinet represents an important step toward strengthening political stability, improving the functioning of state institutions, and implementing the government's program.”
In a statement, the CF said the completed cabinet represents an important step toward strengthening political stability, improving the functioning of state institutions, and implementing the government's program.
- myMotherLode.com16 Oct, 01:33
“Iraq’s parliament voted Thursday to appoint ministers to previously vacant Cabinet posts and complete the country’s government – including a deputy prime minister who is under U.S. sanctions.”
Iraq’s parliament voted Thursday to appoint ministers to previously vacant Cabinet posts and complete the country’s government – including a deputy prime minister who is under U.S. sanctions.
- Al Jazeera16 Oct, 03:42
“Lawmakers voted on Thursday, approving 11 portfolios, including Nayef al-Shammari as defence minister, Yasir al-Maliki as interior minister, a planning minister, a culture minister and a minister of higher education and scientific research.”
Lawmakers voted on Thursday, approving 11 portfolios, including Nayef al-Shammari as defence minister, Yasir al-Maliki as interior minister, a planning minister, a culture minister and a minister of higher education and scientific research.