Iraqi PM: Political parties should hold national dialogue

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi called on political parties to take legal and national responsibility and hold national dialogue while calling on protestors to cooperate with security forces and respect state institutions.

"The political forces must bear their national and legal responsibility. The caretaker government has carried out all its duties despite exceeding the time limit set by the constitutional timings to form a new government. Which is a constitutional breach, and with all that we were and are still ready to provide all assistance; To reach a solution formula satisfactory to all, and in a manner that preserves social peace, the stability of state institutions, and the interests of the people," Kadhimi said in a statement on Monday.

"From this point of view and out of concern for the state and its institutions, and to spare the Iraqi blood, and out of respect for the sanctity of these days; I call on all parties to adopt an atmosphere of calm and support state institutions," he added.



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