Al-Sudani, al-Maliki call for swift approval for the general budget

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and the State of Law Coalition leader Nouri Al-Maliki on Monday underscored the urgency of passing the budget to facilitate the implementation of the Iraqi government’s program.

The media office of al-Sudani said in a press release that the two statesmen reviewed a range of domestic affairs, including recent political and security developments, reiterating their support for the government’s executive actions in all domains.

The meeting, according to the press release, highlighted a shared commitment to fast-tracking the legislative processes required to ensure the provision of fundamental needs and the promotion of strategic sectors.