Iraqi PM: We are determined to carry out a cabinet reshuffle, and we will choose the appropriate time

BAGHDAD, April 26 (YPA) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani confirmed today, Tuesday, his insistence on proceeding with the cabinet reshuffle, while indicating that everyone is convinced of the importance of approving the budget.

Al-Sudani said during a television interview on Tuesday night: “After assuming responsibility, I found files that are suspended due to ignorance or ill will, corruption and lack of vision, and we are forced to work quickly and we do not want to waste time and we are working at an escalating pace to meet the needs and aspirations of Iraqis.”

He added, “All decisions of the Council of Ministers are implemented, and there is a team that follows up on implementation, and we have nothing but the constitution to organize the political process, despite its defects.”

Prime Minister continued: “The challenge before me is to win the confidence of the people, and the problem in Iraq is a service, and we did not give loose pledges.”

Concerning the governors, he stressed, “They are the second pillar after the ministers, and after the dissolution of the provincial councils, the governors were left alone in facing service and security problems, and I attached great importance to the work of the governors from the first day I took office.

Regarding the ministers’ evaluation, the prime minister said, “We speak with the ministers clearly and frankly about evaluating their work and the professional evaluation, and the constitution gives the prime minister the power to dismiss the negligent minister.”

E.M