Iraq: PM Ali al-Zaidi to appoint deputy prime ministers without privileges

Hussein al-Shihani, a member of the Sadiqoun Movement political office, stated that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi requires deputy prime ministers to assist with political and administrative matters. Al-Shihani noted that al-Zaidi possesses expertise in financial and economic management but lacks experience in political affairs.

According to al-Shihani, a political agreement has been reached ensuring that the four appointed deputy prime ministers will receive no special privileges and will work without additional financial benefits.

Regarding the formation of the ministerial cabinet, al-Shihani indicated that voting sessions previously scheduled for Thursday have been postponed to Monday or Tuesday. He also mentioned that al-Zaidi made significant efforts during a trip to New York to reduce American objections regarding Laith al-Khazali. Additionally, Mohammed Raad al-Musawi has been selected as the candidate for the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs.