BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi said his government was close to completing its Cabinet lineup, with parliament expected to vote on candidates for vacant ministries next week.
Al-Zaidi announced the move during a meeting of the Coordination Framework on Monday after finalizing candidates for the remaining portfolios, according to a government source cited by Asharq.
The source said Al-Zaidi had set Saturday as the final deadline for relevant parties to submit candidates’ CVs, allowing them to undergo vetting before their names are sent to parliament.
A parliamentary session to vote on the new ministers is expected to be scheduled next week, the source added.
The Coordination Framework said in a statement that Al-Zaidi discussed the latest political and legislative developments during its 287th regular meeting, as well as the security and public services situation in Iraq and the wider region.
