The Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives discusses with the British Embassy ways to enhance cooperation between the two friendly countries, and review the overall developments in the political arena.

The Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah Ahmed, discussed in his official office in Baghdad today, Wednesday 2/2/2022, with the Deputy Head of the British Mission in Iraq, Mr. Adam Sambrouk, a number of topics and issues related to the ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries to serve the common interests of the two countries. The two sides reviewed the overall developments in the situation and current events in the political arena.

The Deputy Speaker of the Council indicated that the Council of Representatives has completed the technical and administrative preparations for the upcoming session to elect the President of the Republic, which will be held next Monday, February 7, His Sovereignty stressed that consultations and dialogues are continuing between the political and national forces to address the crisis and obstruction and the efforts of the Kurdistan leadership and strive for the participation of all parties in the political process.

Media Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives
Wednesday 2 February 2022