Al-Sudani announces the signing of memoranda of understanding with Oman during his visit.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Wednesday that he will sign memoranda of understanding in various fields between Iraq and Oman during his official visit to the Sultanate.
In a press statement at Baghdad International Airport prior to his departure to Oman, Al-Sudani said that the visit was preceded by joint preparations and meetings of several committees
Which resulted in the preparation of a number of memoranda of understanding in the fields of energy, tourism, oil storage and refining, industry and localization of the defense industry, maritime transport and port management, scientific research and educational cooperation, avoidance of double taxation, housing and urban planning, youth and sports, trade exchange and export development, enhancing competition and preventing monopoly, radio and television cooperation, communications, and understanding between the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The Prime Minister pointed to the stability in Iraq, its clear and principled positions in the regional arena, and its role in stabilizing the region. He also highlighted the urban and development boom it is witnessing, in which Omani and Arab brothers will play a prominent role in promoting development, participating in investing in available opportunities, and building long-term partnerships.
Al-Sudani called on the Omani private sector to cooperate with its Iraqi counterpart in all fields and create job opportunities for young people, as our youth sector is brimming with experience, strength, and a drive toward a promising future and successful experiences. link
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Tishwash: Al-Sudani: The partnership between Iraq and the United States has achieved significant results and enhanced security.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani praised the partnership between Iraq and the United States on Tuesday, stressing that it has achieved significant results and contributed to enhancing security and stability.
The Prime Minister’s Media Office said in a statement received by the Mail that “Al-Sudani received today the new commander of the US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cropper, and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Iraq.”
He added, “The meeting discussed various security and military aspects between Iraq and the United States, progress made in the war on terrorism, and follow-up on the implementation of the joint declaration issued in September 2024, with commitment to all provisions of the agreement emphasized.”
The office continued, “The meeting also emphasized the importance of continuing dialogue on joint security cooperation at the bilateral level between Iraq and the United States, as well as exchanging views on aspects of the bilateral partnership and ways to develop it.”
According to the statement, the Prime Minister affirmed that “the partnership between Iraq and the United States has achieved significant results that serve the interests of both countries and have contributed to enhancing security and stability locally, regionally, and internationally.”
For his part, Admiral Cooper praised “Iraq’s role as a model of successful counterterrorism cooperation,” reiterating his commitment to “building on the successes achieved, continuing security cooperation, and strengthening strategic communication in the coming period. link
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Tishwash: The Iraqi parliament sets the end date for its legislative term and comments on the postponement of elections.
Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Regions and Governorates, Jawad Al-Yasari, revealed on Tuesday that the House of Representatives will continue to hold its regular sessions until the end of the fifth parliamentary term, specifically on January 6, 2026.
The leftist told Shafaq News Agency, “The House of Representatives will resume its sessions next week, with three to four sessions,” noting that “there are many laws that need to be read, discussed, and voted on in the House.”
According to him, the current parliamentary term ends 45 days after the legislative elections, and he is able to hold sessions before and after the elections within the specified time period set by the Iraqi constitution.
In contrast, MP Firas Al-Maslamawi, of the Reconstruction and Development bloc, told the agency, “The legislative elections for the House of Representatives will be held on the scheduled date of November 11, 2025, and reports of a postponement are incorrect.”
According to Al-Maslamawi, the federal government’s mission is to hold and ensure the success of legislative elections on the scheduled date, and that political parties and political, economic and security factors indicate that they will be held on time.
The Iraqi Council of Ministers set November 11, 2025, as the date for the next parliamentary elections. The Electoral Commission announced that candidate campaigning will begin on October 8 and continue until the last 24 hours before the start of special voting. Approximately 30 million Iraqis out of a population of 46 million are eligible to participate in these elections link
