AL-MASHHADANI STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF EXPANDING INVESTMENT HORIZONS IN IRAQ.
Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani held an expanded meeting today, Tuesday (April 8, 2025), with the head and members of the Independent High Electoral Commission, in the presence of a number of Sunni bloc leaders, to discuss ongoing preparations for the upcoming electoral process.
According to a statement from his media office, received by Baghdad Today, Al-Mashhadani stressed during the meeting the need for concerted national efforts to ensure the integrity and transparency of the elections, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe environment and strengthening confidence in democratic institutions.
The commission presented a detailed presentation on technical and administrative procedures, including updating the voter registry, distributing biometric cards, and securing polling stations. Commission officials noted particular challenges in liberated areas, calling for greater government support to facilitate their work.
For their part, Sunni bloc leaders expressed their full support for the commission, calling for effective guarantees to prevent any manipulation or interference that could affect the election results. They emphasized the need for effective participation by all components to ensure fair representation.