The Council of Ministers is the principal executive organ of the federal government of the Republic of Iraq.
| Council of Ministers | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Established | 28 December 2005 |
| State | Republic of Iraq |
| Leader | Prime Minister of Iraq |
| Appointed by | President of Iraq |
| Ministries | 23 |
| Responsible to | Council of Representatives |
| Headquarters | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Website | cabinet |
The Council of Representatives of Iraq elects a President of the Republic who appoints the Prime Minister who in turn appoints the Council of Ministers, all of whom must be approved by the Assembly.[1]
Current composition
edit| Office | Name | Party | In office since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Ali al-Zaidi | Independent | 14 May 2026 | |
| Interior Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Finance Minister | Falih al-Sari | National Wisdom Movement | 14 May 2026 | |
| Foreign Affairs Minister | Fuad Hussein | Kurdistan Democratic Party | 14 May 2026 | |
| Defense Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Oil Minister | Bassim al-Abadi | Reconstruction and Development Coalition | 14 May 2026 | |
| Agriculture Minister | Abdul-Rahim al-Shammari | Reconstruction and Development Coalition | 14 May 2026 | |
| Communications Minister | Mustafa Sanad | Justice and Unity Party | 14 May 2026 | |
| Culture Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Construction, Housing, Municipalities, and Public Works Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Electricity Minister | Ali Sa'di Wahib | Reconstruction and Development Coalition | 14 May 2026 | |
| Education Minister | Abdul-Karim al-Jubouri | Takadum | 14 May 2026 | |
| Justice Minister | Khaled Shwani | Patriotic Union of Kurdistan | 14 May 2026 | |
| Health Minister | Abdul-Hussein al-Mousawi | National Contract Party | 14 May 2026 | |
| Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Industry and Minerals Minister | Muhammad al-Karbuli | Takadum | 14 May 2026 | |
| Environment Minister | Sarwa Abdulwahid | New Generation Movement | 14 May 2026 | |
| Labour and Social Affairs Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Migration and the Displaced Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Planning Minister | Vacant | – | ||
| Trade Minister | Mustafa al-Aani | Siyada Party | 14 May 2026 | |
| Transport Minister | Wahab al-Hasani | Badr Organisation | 14 May 2026 | |
| Water Resources Minister | Muthanna al-Tamimi | Badr Organisation | 14 May 2026 | |
| Youth and Sports Minister | Vacant | – | ||
See also
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ↑ "IRAQI CONSTITUTION" (PDF). wipo.int. 2005. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
External links
edit- Official website
(in Arabic)