[62094] Ali al-Zaidi sworn in as Prime Minister of Iraq and presents a vision for the country's reconstruction

The new Iraqi Prime Minister's policy platform: Reforms and national partnership

On May 16, 2026, the first statements of the new Prime Minister of Iraq, Ali al-Zaidi, were unveiled. In reports by Al Jazeera (known for a distinct pan-Arab line) and Akhbar Al-Ghad, al-Zaidi emphasized that the next phase in the country "must be a phase of genuine partnership and overcoming differences."

In the economic sphere, al-Zaidi announced that his government is prioritizing the "launch of a comprehensive economic and financial reform program." According to Wahid al-Iraq, the Prime Minister pledged to work towards "protecting public funds and fighting corruption in all its forms," while acknowledging that Iraq has suffered greatly from economic and service crises despite its wealth reserves.

Regarding domestic and social policy, Al-Sabah Iraqi Newspaper and the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported that al-Zaidi promised to work towards creating a "just environment and equal distribution of opportunities among the people of Iraq," while distancing himself from methods of "discrimination and factionalism."

In the political and security arena, Al-Yaum Channel cites al-Zaidi declaring an intention to "strengthen Arab, regional, and international relations on the basis of mutual respect." Efforts will also focus on "establishing security and stability and protecting Iraq's sovereignty," as reported extensively by local and regional networks.