Prime Minister tells Baghdad municipality to cut spending, raise revenue

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Prime Minister Ali Zeydi met Baghdad Mayor Ammar Musa Kâzım and told him the municipality should pursue a policy that reduces spending and increases revenue. The meeting reviewed the capital’s service conditions, completed projects, ongoing infrastructure work and obstacles affecting operations. Zeydi said infrastructure projects should be completed, service quality improved and better services delivered to citizens. He also stressed the importance of financial discipline to strengthen municipal resources and support sustainable development. No further details were immediately available.