Iraqi Sunni leaders meet on post-election plans
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Leaders of election-winning Sunni blocs discussed on Sunday at the Baghdad residence of Khamis al-Khanjar, head of the Sovereignty Alliance (Al-Siyada), the upcoming post-election entitlements.
Al-Khanjar said at a press conference that the meeting aims to outline a roadmap that would expedite the selection of top state positions and support the formation of a strong Iraqi government.
He described the ongoing dialogue as serious and genuine, adding that “coordination with the Kurdistan Region is continuing as part of efforts to secure a unified position and advance the interests of the Sunni community in the next phase.”
The meeting followed a call he issued on Saturday, when he invited leaders of winning alliances and parties to a joint session.
The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) reported that Al-Khanjar’s Sovereignty Alliance secured nine seats, placing it third in the Sunni political scene after the Taqaddum (Progress) Party, led by former Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Al-Halbousi, which won 27 seats, and Al-Azm (Determination) Party, under Muthanna Al-Samarrai, which took 15 seats.
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