Baghdad:Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi presided over the 25th regular session of the Council of Ministers on Tuesday evening. During the session, the Council reviewed the general situation in the country, discussed the items on the agenda, and issued necessary decisions and directives.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the Council of Ministers approved holding third-round examinations for students who failed their second-round exams. This decision affects sixth-grade primary school pupils, third-year intermediate school students, and preparatory students in their sixth year across all branches, including external-study and evening school students. A fee of IQD 25,000 will be collected for each subject, with proceeds used to cover examination costs.

In tax assessment regulation, the Council approved an amendment to Resolution No. 336 of 2026, allowing the Ministry of Finance to waive 100% of additional charges and penalties for private educational institutions if they pay the principal tax amount within six months. A 50% waiver applies if payment is made in the subsequent six months.

The session also resulted in the amendment of Resolution No. 555 of 2025 concerning import licenses for motor oils. The Ministry of Oil will adjust Instructions No. 1 of 2013, requiring ministry approval for the importation of oils and greases without import licenses.

Further decisions included adding a new activity for the State Company for Gas Filling and Services to cooperate with the Oil Products Distribution Company in increasing distribution outlets during crises and religious events.

Environmental regulation decisions involved removing a waste compactor and unauthorized encroachment on Ministry of Health land in Baghdad’s Karkh district due to lack of environmental approvals.

Finally, the Council approved Iraq’s accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) and referred the bill to the Council of Representatives for enactment.