WASHINGTON ANNOUNCES ITS SOLIDARITY WITH IRAQ AND SUPPORTS AL-ZAIDI’S EFFORTS TO FORM A GOVERNMENT
The United States Mission in Iraq expressed its best wishes to Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi in his mission to form a government capable of meeting the aspirations of the Iraqi people and achieving a brighter and more peaceful future.
In a statement, the mission affirmed Washington’s solidarity with the Iraqi people in their pursuit of common goals, foremost among them preserving the country’s sovereignty, enhancing security to eliminate terrorism, and
building a prosperous economy that brings tangible benefits to both the Iraqi and American sides.
The Coordination Framework announced in a statement the selection of Ali al-Zidi as the official candidate of the Coordination Framework bloc, being the largest bloc in the House of Representatives, to assume the position of Prime Minister and form the next Iraqi government.
This came during a crucial meeting held by the leaders of the framework at the Government Palace in Baghdad on Monday, where the name of Al-Zaydi was agreed upon after studying the list of candidates and choosing the person whose specifications match the requirements of the current stage and its challenges.