Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Receives Parliament Speaker Dr. Mahmoud Al Mashhadani

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received the Speaker of the Council of Representatives Dr. Mahmoud Al Mashhadani, on Saturday, 2 November 2024.

Minister Hussein congratulated Dr. Al Mashhadani on his election as Speaker of the Council of Representatives, wishing him success in his new tasks.

On his part Dr. Al Mashhadani thanked the Minister for his support during the elections, stressing his determination to resolve pending laws, especially those related to the pending issues between the Kurdistan Region and the Federal Government. His Excellency emphasized the importance of activating the role of Parliament in proposing draft laws and enhancing parliamentary diplomacy.

The Minister indicated that all parties should cooperate and jointly work to manage the country’s affairs politically, administratively and legislatively, with the need for coordination between the Presidency of the Parliament and the Foreign Ministry. The meeting also touched on the conditions the region is going through, the serious conflicts it faces, and Iraq’s pivotal role in calming the situation and seeking peaceful solutions.