Iraq's Coordination Framework urges swift completion of cabinet formation

BAGHDAD, Iraq — The Coordination Framework, an alliance of Shiite political blocs in Iraq, called for the swift completion of the country's cabinet formation, saying outstanding ministerial files should be finalized without further delay. In a statement, the alliance underlined the importance of the cabinet dossier for Iraq's political stability and urged political parties to reach agreement on the remaining appointments. The framework said completing the cabinet would strengthen the functioning of executive institutions and allow government bodies to operate at full capacity. It asked the relevant authorities to accelerate appointment procedures and close remaining vacancies. The statement also called for the necessary mechanisms to be put in place so that government institutions can carry out their work with full staffing. No further details on the timeline or the specific ministerial positions in question were immediately available.