Iraqi Shiite leader calls for ‘institutionalization’ of Coordination Framework

Hakim's call comes as Iraq remains in the process of forming its new government, with the position of prime minister, Iraq's top executive post, set to be selected by the ruling Shiite bloc.

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Coordination Framework urges Kurdish parties to expedite presidential candidate choice

The Shiite political amalgam "stressed the importance of the Kurdistan Region giving due consideration to the proposals presented by the Coordination Framework delegation during its recent visit to the region, which would contribute to expediting consensus and ending the current deadlock."

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Coordination Framework to discuss Iraqi presidency after meeting Kurdish parties

The meeting aims to “open a practical path to resolving the issue of the presidency, which has remained unresolved for over a month due to disagreements within the Kurdish political establishment,” a framework source told the state al-Sabah newspaper.

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Coordination Framework delegation arrives in Erbil

The Shiite leaders will also visit Sulaimani during their trip to the Kurdistan Region.

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Top Coordination Framework delegation to visit Kurdistan Region over Iraqi presidency dispute

The delegation will include incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, Secretary-General of the Badr Organization Hadi al-Amri, and the head of the Al-Asas Coalition, Hussein al-Mandlawi.

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Maliki remains our candidate: Coordination Framework

“The Coordination Framework emphasized its commitment to building balanced relations with the international community, particularly with influential international powers; a relationship based on mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs,” the statement noted.

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Maliki premiership candidacy remains unchanged, says Coordination Framework

The Coordination Framework's comments come following threats by US President Donald Trump to suspend Washington's support for Iraq should former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki regain the premiership.

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Coordination Framework delays meeting as Maliki emerges as sole prime minister nominee

Iraq’s ruling Shiite Coordination Framework has postponed a key meeting until Monday as talks continue to finalize the next prime minister, political figures told The New Region.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nouri al-Maliki nominated for Iraqi prime minister

Media affiliated with Asaib Ahl al-Haq reported that Sudani had stepped down from the race for premiership, and endorsed Maliki for the position.

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