Parliament requires the largest bloc to name the prime minister within 15 days
Shafaq News – Baghdad: On Saturday, Speaker of Parliament Hebat al-Halbousi called on the largest parliamentary bloc to nominate its candidate for prime minister within a maximum period of 15 days, stressing that the constitution obliges the president and the largest bloc to complete this entitlement within the specified period.
Al-Halbousi said in a speech following the election of the President of the Republic that “the country is going through a difficult and exceptional situation, and we must all bear the legal and legitimate responsibility to lead the country to safety,” indicating that “the second step has been completed with the election of the President of the Republic.”
He added that “the President of the Republic and the parliamentary bloc that was presented in the first session, and in accordance with Article 76 of the Constitution, which is the largest parliamentary bloc, are obligated to present their candidate within a maximum period of 15 days,” noting that “Parliament will follow up on the completion of this period in accordance with the Constitution and the law.”
He explained that “the country is going through a difficult economic situation, and the caretaker government is not allowed, according to the constitution, to proceed with any financial or economic measures or reforms,” stressing the need to “speed up the formation of the government because people’s livelihoods depend on it.”
For his part, the outgoing Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, congratulated Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi on his election as President of the Republic, stressing that “this step strengthens the path of democracy and completes the constitutional path.”
Al-Sudani added that “the next stage requires completing the crucial requirement of forming a strong coalition government in accordance with national and constitutional principles,” noting the importance of “continuing the path of development, strengthening foreign relations, and confronting security and economic challenges.”
He expressed his gratitude to the Speaker of Parliament, the members of Parliament, and the political forces that contributed to the completion of the process, appreciating the role of the Supreme Judicial Council in supporting the completion of the constitutional deadlines.
The Iraqi parliament elected Nizar Amidi, the candidate of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan party, as the new president of the republic on Saturday evening, April 11.
After the new Iraqi president was sworn in, parliament decided to adjourn the session.
Shafaq.com