AFTER MEETING TAIF SAM AL-ALAQ OPENS THE CENTRAL BANK’S BOOKS TO AL-ZIDI… AND IRAQ’S FINANCIAL SITUATION
In one day and in two consecutive meetings, Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh al-Zaidi clearly outlined his economic priorities.
First, Finance Minister Taif Sami came to him to brief him on the financial situation and the files of revenues and salaries.
Then, Central Bank Governor Ali Mohsen al-Alaq came to him to discuss monetary policy and strengthening economic stability, on Thursday (April 30, 2026).
The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated in a statement received by that “Prime Minister-designate Mr. Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi met today, Thursday, with the Governor of the Central Bank, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq.” The meeting witnessed “a discussion of the financial situation in the country and monetary policy in light of the current circumstances and challenges, where the importance of maintaining economic stability and strengthening the Central Bank’s procedures was emphasized, in order to achieve sustainable development in Iraq.