Al-Halbusi visits former Speaker

 

H.E the Speaker Mr. Mohammed al-Halbusi visited the former Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Mr. Mahmoud Mashhadani. During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen the legislative and supervisory role of the Council and overcome obstacles.

Al- Halbusi stressed that the COR will play a pivotal role in advancing reform and evaluating the performance of the next government by enacting laws that contribute to state building. He also expressed the hope that the government will be formed “as soon as possible in order to develop integrated plans to strengthen cooperation with the executive authorities in a way that serves the interests of the citizen and fulfills their aspirations.”

He pointed to “the need to take advantage of the political history and the experience of those who preceded us in this area,” referring to Mashhadani.

For his part, Dr. Mashhadani stressed the need to encourage young leaders, stressing the importance of resolving the legislation confirmed by the Constitution, which has not been approved yet.

The Speaker Media Office

20/9/2018