Coordination Framework affirms support for new government

The Iraqi parliament approved Zaidi's government program in a May 14 session, ratifying the appointment of 14 of 23 ministerial candidates.

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Strengthening national sovereignty leads new Iraqi cabinet’s agenda: Spox

“Iraq is a fully sovereign country, and its supreme authority is not subject to internal wills or external dictates,” Aboudi said.

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Coordination Framework urging parliamentary session to complete gov't formation: Iraqi MP

The Iraqi parliament approved Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's government program in May and confirmed 14 ministers of 23 during a session attended by 270 lawmakers.

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Iraqi PM orders resumption of oil companies' operations in Kurdistan Region

Ali al-Zaidi "directed the provision of all requirements that contribute to securing the operations of the oil companies operating in the Region" and "directed the oil companies in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to resume their operations starting tomorrow, emphasizing joint work and the provision of a suitable environment and essential supplies."

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Committee overseeing pro-Iran groups' PMF divorce to form in ‘next two days’: PM Zaidi

"During the meeting, it was decided to form a joint committee tasked with devising the appropriate mechanisms for implementing procedures to disengage from the Popular Mobilization Forces and confine arms to the hand of the state, within the next two days, in a manner consistent with the constitution and the law," read a statement from the Iraqi prime minister's office.

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Iraq forms committee to integrate Sadrist militia into state forces

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with representatives of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr on Saturday and agreed to establish a committee to oversee the integration of Saraya al-Salam into Iraq's security forces and the transfer of its weapons to state control.

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Iraqi leaders welcome Sadr move to integrate armed group into state

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi called the move an "important step towards strengthening internal stability, reinforcing the principle of restricting weapons to the state, and supporting the security forces in carrying out their national and constitutional duties."

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PM Barzani stresses importance of ‘respect’ for Kurdistan Region's federal status to Iraqi premier

Masrour Barzani stressed "the importance of resolving the issues between the Kurdistan Region and the Federal Government in a fundamental manner and on the basis of the constitution and respect for the federal status of the Kurdistan Region," according to the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).

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PM Barzani heads to Baghdad to meet Zaidi, Iraqi officials

“The latest changes and developments in the general situation of Iraq and the region, resolving the pending issues between the Kurdistan Region and the Federal Government on a constitutional basis, will be discussed," the KRG said.

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