Salah Boushi, a member of the State of Law Coalition, said completing the Iraqi cabinet remains an important political and government priority. He stressed that resolving the issue requires dialogue and agreement among political parties to ensure the government can work effectively without delays or obstacles.
Boushi said the State of Law Coalition is still committed to its candidates for the Interior and Education ministries and has shown no signs of changing its position or withdrawing its nominees.
He explained that other names being discussed for the remaining ministerial positions are still under review and political negotiations are ongoing. According to him, no final decisions have been made yet because the concerned parties have not reached a full agreement.
Boushi added that the coming period could see more serious political efforts to resolve the issue of the vacant ministries. He said progress in discussions between political groups could lead to an agreement that would finally complete the cabinet.
He also emphasized that competence should be the main factor in choosing ministers, alongside political consensus. He said political agreements should be turned into clear government decisions that improve the performance of state institutions and better serve the public.
The government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani continues to face challenges in completing its cabinet, with nine ministries still being managed by acting ministers. The situation dates back to the parliamentary session held to approve cabinet members, where several nominees failed to gain enough support.
The process has become more complicated due to political and legal disagreements over how the voting was conducted. Criticism from parliamentary figures regarding the procedures used during the session has added to the ongoing debate, making it harder to reach a final agreement on the remaining ministerial positions.
Despite the challenges, political discussions are continuing, with hopes that a compromise can be reached to fill the vacant ministries and complete the government lineup.
