Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah, chairs the meeting of the fact-finding committee to consider technical and administrative violations and security problems regarding the Kirkuk airport project

The Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah Ahmed, chaired the first meeting of the fact-finding committee, which was formed of ladies and gentlemen members of the parliamentary committees (security and defense, transport and public transportation, parliamentary integrity) in his official office in Baghdad today, Wednesday 23/11/2022, to consider the technical and administrative violations and security problems regarding the Kirkuk airport project, The Deputy Speaker stressed that the implementation of strategic projects in the governorate, such as an airport, is a merit for the people of Kirkuk due to its economic importance, he expressed his regret over the reality of the airport project, which was opened without observing international standards, and the presence of many technical problems and observations, and other obstacles that negatively endanger the lives of travelers, while directing the members of the committee to visit the airport site in the field and investigate facts and irregularities in reality, It was agreed to address the concerned authorities to facilitate the work of the committee and to prepare a detailed report on the file.

 

Media Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives

Wednesday 23 November 2022