Al-Haddad: Approving the budget was not easy, but the council finally succeeded in voting on it after great efforts from all parties. We must now follow up and monitor the proper implementation of its articles.

Today, Thursday, 4/1/2021, Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, Dr. Bashir Khalil Al-Haddad praised the exceptional efforts of the national political forces and parliamentary blocs all in passing the draft federal budget law for 2021 in yesterday’s session, While highly appreciating the great efforts of the Finance Committee and its continuous coordination with the government, he praised the role of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s delegation and its meetings with national forces and parties and held a series of meetings with the Finance Committee to reach convergence of views and agreement on Article 11 related to the region’s share and settlement of dues.
The Deputy Speaker of the Council noted by saying in this statement: “Approval of the budget was not easy, but the Council finally succeeded in voting on it after great efforts from all parties, and we must now follow up and monitor the proper implementation of its articles, The General Budget Law is the most important law related to the country’s interests and stability, and the rights of citizens in all governorates of Iraq. It paves the way for comprehensive development, and its approval is a positive step towards promoting market stability and raising the standard of living for the poor classes.
Al-Haddad expressed his hope that this would be a motivation for solidarity work towards recovery from the era of challenges, and overcame the economic and health crises, consolidating the foundations of social justice in the country, and resolving the outstanding issues and files between Baghdad and Erbil, stressing that passing the budget is a big step that must be invested in the direction of strengthening the pillars of the true partnership between all components of the people within the framework of the constitution and proceeding with building and lasting stability.
Media Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives
Thursday 1st April 2021