The Coordination Framework considers the appointment of Trump’s envoy “normal” and awaits the government’s response.
The Coordination Framework considers the appointment of Trump’s envoy “normal” and awaits the government’s response.
2025-10-20 06:41
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Coordination Framework affirmed on Monday that the US President’s appointment of a special envoy to Iraq is a “natural matter” to follow up on numerous issues between the two countries, while stating that it is awaiting the Iraqi government’s position on the matter before expressing its opinion.
“Regarding the appointment of an envoy for the US president to Iraq, we are awaiting the position and opinion of the Iraqi government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the appointment of the US president,” Framework member Imran al-Karkoshi told Shafaq News Agency. “This matter expresses the United States’ interest in and improvement of relations with the Iraqi state.”
He added, “We are now awaiting the official position of the Iraqi government, after which the Iraqi political forces will have their say. We do not believe that this step is an interference in Iraqi affairs or an imposition of special American mandates on Iraq. Rather, it comes within the framework of coordination between the two countries on important issues. That is why there will be a special envoy to follow up on it, not through regular diplomacy, but rather an envoy with special powers. This is normal and there is no problem.”
US President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Chaldean Iraqi Mark Savaya as special envoy to Iraq. Savaya is the third US envoy to Iraq since Paul Bremer in 2003, and after Brett McGurk during the war against ISIS in 2014 .
Savaya commented on Trump’s appointment as Special Envoy to Iraq in an Instagram post, saying: “I am deeply humbled, honored, and grateful to President Donald Trump for appointing me as Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq. I am committed to strengthening the US-Iraq partnership under President Trump’s leadership and guidance. Thank you, Mr. President. I will work to build bridges of trust and cooperation to achieve sustainable security in Iraq and the region .”
Savaya was known for his active involvement in Michigan, demonstrating his ability to influence the masses, particularly in non-traditional communities, which led him to play a pivotal role in increasing voting rates among Michigan’s Arab and Muslim communities to record levels .
Savaya is considered a member of the influential MAGA movement (also known as Make America Great Again), which is believed to have played a key role in Trump’s rise and subsequent successful return to the White House, and which includes a diverse group of media figures, politicians, and influential activists .
According to his LinkedIn page, Savaya, a Michigan resident, has no government experience at the local, state, or federal level. He is an active businessman in the Detroit area, where he founded a chain of marijuana stores called Leaf & Bud, which sells medical and recreational marijuana. According to The Independent, the company was criticized by Detroit leaders for its bold billboards that promoted the slogan: “Come and get it. Free weed .”
However, Trump expressed his great confidence in Savaya’s career, saying that he “possesses a deep understanding of regional relations and has direct contact with Iraqi communities, which makes his appointment an important step in advancing America’s interests in the Middle East.” He added, “We are confident in Mark’s ability to advance our agenda and protect our interests in Iraq, especially during this critical period .”
Israeli Elizabeth Tzurkov, who was held captive in Iraq for more than two years, wrote on X: “I congratulate Mark Savaya on this important appointment. Mark played a pivotal role in freeing me after 903 days of captivity by Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia working for Iran, without any compensation. This is very bad news for everyone who serves Iran’s interests in Iraq and seeks to undermine Iraqi sovereignty .”
“This is impossible. He is strongly opposed to the militias,” Tsurkov said in response to a comment from an X user who expressed concern that pro-Iranian militias might try to manipulate Savaya.
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