Baghdad: Sunday's newspapers highlighted the increasing political movement aimed at forming a new government in Iraq, amidst ongoing consultations among winning blocs to outline the next phase and settle constitutional entitlements. According to National Iraqi News Agency, the victorious political forces are intensifying their bilateral and multi-party meetings to establish the 'largest parliamentary bloc' and agree on a government program that moves beyond traditional quota-based power-sharing by distributing positions according to genuine political participation. President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid discussed with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani the latest political and security developments, alongside ongoing dialogues among political blocs within constitutional timelines. In Erbil, State of Law Coalition leader Nouri Al-Maliki met with Kurdistan Democratic Party President Masoud Barzani, with a KDP official stating that the meeting aims to accelerate government formation and address Kurdish demand s. Politically, researcher Aaed Al-Hilali noted that negotiations have entered a 'critical stage,' emphasizing the significant role of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition in shaping the largest parliamentary alliance. He explained that the negotiation process is built on three pillars: establishing the largest bloc, agreeing on a governmental program that continues Al-Sudani's reforms, and distributing posts based on actual participation rather than traditional quotas. Meanwhile, independent politician Abu Mithaq Al-Masari argued that the current talks are merely preliminary rounds, with real negotiations set to begin after the Federal Court ratifies the election results. Qusay Mahbouba, a member of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, stated that the coalition is 'open to all scenarios' and considers itself 'the nationwide winner,' but awaits the outcomes of the Coordination Framework's discussions before deciding on leadership positions. Al-Zawraa reported that Nouri Al-Maliki held a se ries of meetings in Erbil with Kurdistan Region officials to discuss outcomes of ongoing national dialogues aimed at resolving the three top state positions. The Islamic Dawa Party has officially nominated Al-Maliki for the post of prime minister. Al-Maliki met with Masoud Barzani to exchange congratulations on successful elections and completion of constitutional requirements, addressing ongoing political developments. Al-Maliki also held talks with Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, focusing on the post-election stage and ongoing efforts to form the new federal government. A statement from the KRG indicated both parties agreed on the importance of resolving outstanding issues between Baghdad and Erbil based on the constitution and previously signed agreements. In a televised interview, Al-Maliki emphasized that disputes between Baghdad and Erbil cannot be resolved through temporary arrangements and require legislative action. He noted that the political complexities follow ing the elections necessitated his visit to Erbil to help forge consensus-based solutions. He affirmed that forming the government is feasible within a month of ratifying the results, urging the Kurds to expedite the nomination of their candidate for the presidency and the Sunnis to finalize their nominee for the speakership. Al-Zaman reported that the Independent High Electoral Commission continues to review electoral appeals from both technical and legal perspectives before submitting its recommendations to the competent judicial authority for a final decision. Commission spokesperson Imad Jamil confirmed that no red-category complaints have been received, with all submitted complaints falling within the green and yellow categories. Jamil explained that the Commission has resolved and dismissed 71 green complaints and is reviewing 32 yellow-category complaints, reiterating that these challenges do not affect the final outcome of the electoral process.