The Council of Ministers held its thirty-seventh regular session today, Tuesday, headed by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, in which the general conditions in the country were discussed, and developments in various levels and fields were discussed, in addition to following up on the implementation of the government program according to its working priorities, and the progress of work in projects and public affairs.
At the beginning of the session, the Prime Minister congratulated the sports circles and all of our Iraqi people on the sporting achievement achieved by the Iraqi sports champions winning medals in the Paralympic Games held in Paris, especially what the player Najla Imad achieved by winning the gold medal in table tennis.
During the session, according to a statement by his office, Al-Sudani pointed out what this victory represents in terms of heroism and determination in the face of dark terrorism, and that it raises the Iraqi flag in international circles, and what the player represents i
n terms of the ability of Iraqi women to overcome difficulties, appreciating all the efforts that contributed to making this victory.
In another aspect, Al-Sudani spoke about organizing the Iraq Investment Forum early next November, which is organized by the Iraqi private sector, in coordination with the Prime Minister’s Office and the National Investment Commission, with a large attendance of international and Arab companies, and businessmen.
In this context, Al-Sudani directed the need for broad interaction by the concerned ministries with such activities, exploring investment opportunities and productive partnerships, and submitting them to the Preparatory Committee accompanied by data, figures and laws that encourage investment, especially since it will be held in conjunction with the Baghdad International Fair.
The Prime Minister directed that next Sunday, September 15, 2024, be an official holiday on the occasion of the Prophet’s birthday.
The Council discussed the most important files and issues pr
esented on the neglect agenda and took decisions and procedures related to them. The Council also approved a number of general decisions. In the field of job grades, the Council approved a mechanism for appointing graduates of medical and health colleges in a gradual manner for numbers exceeding what the House of Representatives specified in Schedule (C) attached to the Federal General Budget Law.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency