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Iran congratulates Iraq on new premier designate

Iran Press TV

Tue Aug 12, 2014 5:8PM GMT

Iran has congratulated Haider al-Abadi for his nomination as the new Iraqi prime minister and the completion of the new government formation process in accordance with the country's constitution.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran supports all steps taken toward the completion of the political process in Iraq," Iran's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

Iran felicitates Iraq on the successful appointment of a parliament speaker, president and prime minister within the timeframe set out in the country's constitution, the statement said.

It added that Iran has from the outset underscored that the appointment of a new prime minister and formation of the Iraqi government should be based on the country's constitution, guidelines of the highest religious authorities and national consensus.

"It is obvious that the Islamic Republic of Iran as in the past will continue its support for the Iraqi government and nation in fighting terrorism and promoting the country's stability and security," the ministry pointed out.

It further praised efforts by Iraqi religious authorities and political figures in maintaining the country's national unity and sovereignty and accelerating the formation of a new government.

On July 24, the main Kurdish blocs in Iraqi parliament picked veteran politician Fouad Massoum as the country's president. The Iraqi lawmakers also on July 15 elected Salim al-Jabouri, a well-known moderate Sunni politician, as the country's new parliament speaker.

On Monday, Iraq's new President Fouad Massoum appointed the deputy parliament speaker Abadi to form the new government.

In a televised address, Massoum gave Abadi 30 days to form the next government and present it to parliament for approval.

Abadi was nominated for the post by the Iraqi National Alliance, a coalition of Shia parties.

Under a de facto agreement among communities in Iraq, the prime minister is a Shia Arab, the president a Kurd, and the parliament speaker a Sunni Arab.

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