“Very soon”… Al-Khafaji speaks of understandings to finalize the appointments for the Ministries of Interior and Defense
“Very soon”… Al-Khafaji speaks of understandings to finalize the appointments for the Ministries of Interior and Defense
9-8-2026
Information/Special…
MP Abdul Hamza al-Khafaji, from the Idrak Movement, confirmed on Tuesday that the issue of the Ministries of Interior and Defense will be resolved in the coming days, following agreements reached between political blocs regarding the approval of the ministerial candidates.
Al-Khafaji told the Information Agency, “Parliament will resolve the issue of the Ministries of Interior and Defense in the coming days, after the political blocs agreed to approve them and end the vacancies in these two ministries.”
He added, “Resolving the security ministries is a crucial matter, as it is linked to the security of citizens, their daily lives, and the interests of the country. Continuing to manage them through acting ministers hinders progress, given that the acting minister has limited authority compared to the permanent minister.”
Al-Khafaji explained that “many projects and the rights of the country’s citizens remain stalled due to the delay in resolving the ministerial issue, which necessitates expediting this process and preventing state institutions from being held hostage to political disputes.”
He pointed out that “political disagreements were a major reason for the delay in resolving many ministerial appointments, in addition to objections and external pressures on some of the nominated candidates,” calling for “an end to these disputes and placing the national interest above political considerations.”
Al-Khafaji urged the political blocs to “demonstrate the genuine will to correct the course and finalize the ministerial portfolios, selecting competent and honest individuals with experience and no suspicion of corruption, thus ensuring improved performance of state institutions and better service to citizens.”
According to political data, the ministries were distributed during the government formation process based on understandings between the various political forces and components. Kurdish forces received the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Justice, and Environment, while Sunni forces received five portfolios. The Coordination Framework retained several economic and service ministries, including Oil, Finance, and Electricity. It is worth noting that nine ministries remain undecided to date.
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