Baghdad: In a significant political development, representatives from the Al-Hasm parliamentary bloc and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) bloc held a joint meeting this Thursday afternoon. The meeting took place in the presence of Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, the most prominent candidate for the presidency of parliament, as preparations intensify ahead of the upcoming session to elect the Speaker of the Council of Representatives.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the gathering underscores the strategic alliances being forged in the lead-up to the crucial parliamentary vote. The presence of Al-Mashhadani at the meeting indicates his central role in the negotiations and discussions among the major political blocs. These discussions are pivotal as they seek to solidify support and consensus for the election of the next Speaker, a key position in Iraq’s political landscape.