President Rashid: We expect a final decision from the MPs on adopting the budget

INA-  Baghdad

President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid stressed on Wednesday the need for members of the parliament to issue a clear and final decision on adopting the budget.
 
A statement by the Presidency of the Republic received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated that "our people are following with interest the adoption of the budget as an important step towards securing the requirements of construction in our country and the start of the implementation of development and completion of services needed by various cities and provinces," welcoming "the convening of the session of the parliament tomorrow, Thursday, in order to adopt the budget."
 
"We appreciate the efforts of the cabinet and the parliament in moving towards the completion of the adoption of the budget, as we will work to approve it," he said, stressing that "any delay would hinder the work and activities of the government, and would harm the needs of citizens."
 
"We expect a clear and final decision from the members of the parliament on adopting the budget to meet the major responsibilities and tasks that must be carried out in a way that meets the aspirations of the people, raises the standard of living and services, and ensures the effective implementation of the budget items in development and reconstruction plans," he said.