Baghdad: A closed meeting was convened at the headquarters of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition to finalize the selection of candidates for the position of First Deputy Speaker of Parliament. The meeting brought together several key political figures, including the Secretary-General of the Badr Organization, Hadi al-Amiri, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Sadiqun Movement, Laith al-Khazali, the Minister of Labor, Ahmed al-Asadi, and the head of the Asas Coalition, Mohsen al-Mandalawi.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the focus of the meeting was to reach a consensus on the candidates who will be put forward for the parliamentary vote. This gathering indicates a significant step in the ongoing political discussions aimed at filling the crucial parliamentary role, as the stakeholders work towards a unified decision. The outcome of this meeting is expected to influence the dynamics within the parliamentary leadership.