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Exclusive: Iraq PM’s draft government programme focuses on combating corruption

Iraq's Prime Minister designate Adel Abdul Mahdi is expected to present his new cabinet to parliament for approval on Wednesday. A draft copy of Mr Abdul Mahdi's four-year government programme obtained by The National says the new cabinet will focus on issues such as corruption, Basra's water crisis, reconstruction and economic development. Mr Abdul Mahdi is expected […]

Mina Aldroubi writes for The National:

Iraq's Prime Minister designate Adel Abdul Mahdi is expected to present his new cabinet to parliament for approval on Wednesday.

A draft copy of Mr Abdul Mahdi's four-year government programme obtained by The National says the new cabinet will focus on issues such as corruption, Basra's water crisis, reconstruction and economic development.

Mr Abdul Mahdi is expected to present his draft copy for parliament approval. If he fails to convince lawmakers another candidate could be chosen for the top post.