Shafaq News- Baghdad
Iraq's four top state leaders areset to meet on Wednesday evening to discuss completing the government'sministerial lineup, efforts to place weapons under state control, and economicreforms, a source familiar with the talks told Shafaq News.
The meeting will bring togetherPresident Nizar Amedi, Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, Parliament Speaker HaibetAl-Halbousi, and Supreme Judicial Council President Judge Faiq Zaidan. Accordingto the source, the leaders will review the legal and constitutional frameworksneeded to support the stability of state institutions, particularly aspolitical negotiations continue over filling the remaining cabinet posts.
Parliament approved Al-Zaidi'sgovernment and ministerial program on May 14, granting confidence to 14ministers, while voting on the remaining nine portfolios was postponed amidongoing disagreements over their allocation.
Discussions are also expected toaddress regional security developments and efforts to place weapons under state control from both the legal andsecurity perspectives. The Iraqi government has set September as a target forcompleting the process, which US officials have repeatedly linked to continuedsupport for Iraq.
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Economic issues will also feature onthe agenda, including measures to increase revenues, reduce governmentspending, and advance reforms as Iraq faces a sharp decline in oil exportscaused by disruptions to energy supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
The talks come hours aftergovernment spokesperson Haider Al-Abboudi announced the approval of a programbudget drafted in cooperation with the World Bank and the parliamentary FinanceCommittee as part of broader economic reforms.
