The Three Presidencies: Reaching Radical Solutions Between the Federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government {expanded}
The Three Presidencies: Reaching Radical Solutions Between the Federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government {expanded}
01/2021/12 18:41:57
{Baghdad: Al Furat News} Today, Tuesday, January 12, 2021, a meeting was held at the Baghdad Palace, President of the Republic Barham Salih, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, Speaker of Parliament Muhammad Al-Halbousi and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zeidan, in which they discussed developments in the political, security and economic situation in The country as well as the upcoming elections file.
The meeting stressed “the need to consolidate stability in the country, preserve the security and safety of citizens, protect the right to peaceful protest, and strengthen the authority of the security services and law enforcement in order to achieve peace and community security.”
“Emphasis was placed on the national efforts in support of strengthening the authority of the capable state that is capable of protecting the rights and security of citizens, preventing illegal actions and controlling fugitive weapons,” he said.
He added, “The meeting dealt with the importance of the upcoming elections as the democratic and constitutional path of the country, especially as it comes after a popular movement and a broad national opinion that aspires to reform and change, which calls for the upcoming elections to be a true response to the aspirations of the people and the requirements of political and service life that the Iraqis deserve, to be the peaceful path.” In achieving the desired reforms and ensuring broad participation.
“In this regard, the meeting stressed the need for all authorities in the country, political forces and all social actors to work in support of the measures necessary for the success of the electoral process, by preventing fraud and manipulating the will of the Iraqis in choosing their representatives away from the power of arms. The meeting also indicated that integrity must be observed. And transparency in the various stages of its procedure, and international observers are seriously invited in coordination with the competent department in the United Nations mission. ”
He concluded that, “At the meeting, the importance of passing the draft general budget law for the year 2021 was emphasized, in a manner that protects the rights of citizens, and prevents the repercussions of the current financial situation on the economic conditions in the country, particularly the low-income social strata, and to reach radical solutions between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government. On the outstanding financial issues in a way that guarantees the rights and salaries of all employees and does not involve them in political disputes.
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