Tunis:Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi has proposed that the parliamentary session to vote on candidates for Deputy Prime Minister and positions in vacant and newly created ministries be held next Thursday.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, a statement from the Prime Minister’s office indicated that Al-Zaidi has formally requested the Council of Representatives to schedule this session for the proposed date.

Al-Zaidi further clarified that the Deputy Prime Ministers will not receive salaries, financial allocations, or new staff appointments for their offices.