Sudani Courts Trump: I Will Visit Washington with 50 Iraqi Billionaires
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The newspaper quoted the Iraqi Prime Minister
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Mohammed al-Sudani as saying that the Iraqi people
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have reached a point where they can no longer tolerate
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conflict, wars, and all these calamities.
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Al-Sudani said that Iraqis want stability,
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security, and development, according to his government's desire to
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establish a balanced political and economic approach that focuses on
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rebuilding the state and restoring citizens' trust.
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Al-Sudani indicated that any path that can
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enable the factions to move towards political or economic action and then relinquish weapons
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is a good and acceptable solution through their gradual integration
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into life
into life Civilian without direct confrontation, he added.
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He plans to organize a visit to Washington next month
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accompanied by 50 Iraqi billionaires
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to participate in a conference
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entitled "Invest in America," explaining that the goal
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of this step is to demonstrate alignment with the path of
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the American administration led by the American president
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and to strengthen bilateral economic relations by
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encouraging Iraqi capital to
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invest abroad.
snippet from the article https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/world/middleeast/iraq-parliamentary-election-vote.html
Mr. al-Sudani presents himself as the ideal candidate for balancing between Iranian and American interests.
He recently oversaw deals for Chevron and Exxon to develop oil fields in Iraq. In an apparent gesture to Mr. Trump, he wrote an essay in The New York Post promoting Iraq as an investment partner.
He told The Times he would bring 50 Iraqi billionaires to Washington next month for an “Invest in America” conference, to show “harmony with President Trump’s course.”
Al-Hashemi: The formation of the government will not be delayed much longer... and the next stage is a test of the economic reality.
Amid a complex regional situation and increasing economic and political pressures, Iraq held parliamentary elections described as the most sensitive since 2003, as they came at a stage in which the features of the region are being redrawn between the major decision-making capitals, and under the eyes of international observers who were watching to see if the Iraqi democratic experiment was able to withstand the accumulating crises.
Despite the security and economic challenges, the electoral process proceeded smoothly overall, with a turnout described as stable, at a time when expectations were rising regarding the shape of the next government and its political composition.
Political analyst and director of the Baghdad Today news agency, Saif al-Hashemi, said that “the initial results announced by the commission were 75 percent in line with the political estimates and readings that preceded the elections, which reflects a state of relative stability in the voters’ orientations.”
He added that “the outlines of the next government are drawn up in advance, and the expected disagreements will not be about the nature of the formation as much as they will be about the selection of personalities within the ministries,” stressing that “the next government will be more of a consensus government than a majority government.”
Al-Hashemi explained that “the upcoming challenges facing the government will be primarily economic, including rebuilding infrastructure, improving living standards, and supporting the Iraqi dinar, while maintaining balance in Iraq’s regional and international relations.”
In this context, the Independent High Electoral Commission announced today, Wednesday (November 12, 2025), during a press conference followed by Baghdad Today, that the manual counting and sorting operations were identical to the electronic results by 99.93 percent, confirming that the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, topped the results in a number of governorates, including Babylon, Karbala and Basra, as the most prominent political force in the current electoral scene.
In contrast, the Azm Alliance, led by Muthanna al-Samarrai, emerged as one of the new rising forces after achieving remarkable results in Baghdad, Nineveh, and Anbar, indicating a shift in the balance of competition within the traditional Sunni camps, and giving Azm an advanced position in the negotiations to form the next government.
Al-Hashemi concluded by saying: “We congratulate the winners, and we congratulate the Iraqi people on this stable experience, and we hope that tomorrow will be better than today, and today better than yesterday.”
After winning the elections, Al-Sudani said: "We will consider the interests of everyone, even those who chose to boycott."
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed on Wednesday that Iraq belongs to everyone and will remain so, noting that the next phase aims to form a new government capable of representing the programs.
In a speech on the occasion of announcing the preliminary election results, Al-Sudani said, "We thank the High Electoral Commission for its efforts to make the electoral process a success, and we also thank the Supreme Religious Authority for its position and guidance."
He added: "We call on everyone to put the country's interest above all else and to respect the will of the voters," noting that "the next stage aims to form a new government capable of representing the programs."
He pointed out that "Reconstruction and Development is open to all parties without exception."
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AFP: Sudani coalition achieves major victory in Iraqi elections
Agence France-Presse reported on Wednesday that the coalition of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani achieved a major victory in the parliamentary elections held on Tuesday.
An official close to the Prime Minister told AFP that the Development and Reconstruction bloc had achieved a remarkable success, while two other sources indicated that the list had won the largest parliamentary bloc with nearly 50 seats or more.
Sudani has emerged as a major political force in Iraq since coming to power three years ago, with the support of the Coordination Framework Alliance, which includes Shiite parties and factions close to Iran.
This success comes in the context of a tense political landscape, where different blocs are seeking to form alliances to secure a stable parliamentary majority.
Al-Sudani thanks the commission and the religious authority and affirms: Iraq will remain for everyone without exception.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed on Wednesday that Iraq belongs to everyone and will remain so, noting that the next phase will witness the formation of a new government capable of representing national programs and fulfilling the aspirations of the people.
In a speech on the occasion of the announcement of the preliminary results of the parliamentary elections, Al-Sudani said, “The government thanks the Independent High Electoral Commission for its outstanding efforts to make the electoral process a success,” while also appreciating “the position of the Supreme Religious Authority and its guidance, which has been and continues to be a factor of support and stability for the democratic path in the country.”
The Prime Minister added: “We call on everyone to put the country’s interest above all other considerations, and to respect the will of the voters as expressed in the ballot boxes,” stressing that “the next stage aims to form a new government capable of representing reform programs and orientations.”
Al-Sudani noted that the “Reconstruction and Development Coalition is open to all parties without exception,” stressing the importance of political cooperation and national partnership in shaping the features of the next phase and building a stable and strong Iraq that serves all its citizens.
The move towards implementing an electronic tracking system for goods in Iraqi markets
The head of the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control, Fayyad al-Dulaimi, affirmed on Wednesday that the organization is working to protect citizens and enhance confidence in domestic products by implementing an electronic tracking system for goods in Iraqi markets. He explained that the QR code system will enable citizens to verify that goods conform to approved standard specifications, noting that this step represents a qualitative leap in ensuring product quality and protecting consumers.
Al-Dulaimi stated that "the decision issued by the Ministerial Council for Economy on December 23, 2023, which began implementation on January 7, 2024, represents a strategic step to protect consumers and enhance the quality of products circulating in Iraqi markets."
He added that "the decision was initially implemented on nine essential goods in its first phase, including refrigeration and air conditioning units, cookers, ovens, and cigarettes, in order to accurately assess the decision's impact and determine the technical and regulatory aspects before expanding to include other goods."
He added, "The decision was later expanded to include all electrical goods and products. September 15, 2025, was initially set as the start date for full implementation, but this was later extended to October 15, 2025, at the request of the industrial and commercial sectors, to ensure the completion of the necessary technical and administrative procedures."
The head of the agency pointed out that "the decision aims to achieve two fundamental protections: first, protecting the consumer from commercial fraud and goods that do not conform to Iraqi standards; and second, protecting domestic products and preserving their reputation in the market by ensuring that all goods bearing the Iraqi Quality Mark comply with approved standards and are suitable for the local environment."
Al-Dulaimi explained that "the Quality Mark represents a 'guarantee of trust' between the consumer and the producer, as no goods are allowed to enter Iraq or be manufactured domestically unless they conform to Iraqi standards, which are among the highest quality standards and are based on scientific references and expert opinions."
He revealed that "the agency is working on implementing an electronic tracking system (QR code), which will allow citizens to verify that goods offered in the markets conform to standard specifications," noting that "this technology will allow tracking the product from its country of origin until it reaches the end consumer."
He explained that "the agency's tasks are of a regulatory and technical nature, including inspecting products in cooperation with relevant authorities such as customs and inspection bodies in the country of origin," emphasizing that the agency does not have the authority to control unofficial entry points, but it closely monitors everything entering the markets through official channels.
Abdul said, "The Central Agency is not an executive body at the entry points, but rather the technical eye that monitors, analyzes, and ensures that what is offered in the market meets the safety, security, and public health requirements of the Iraqi citizen."
He added that "cooperation between government agencies, the media, and citizens is a fundamental pillar for the success of this project," indicating that "the agency considers the media a regulatory partner in raising consumer awareness and reporting non-compliant products or counterfeit labels."
Legal expert: The new parliament will not convene before January 9th.
Professor of Law and Dean of the College of Law at the University of Babylon, Dr. Miri Kazem, confirmed that the new House of Representatives resulting from the recent elections will not be able to convene before (January 9, 2026), which is the date of the end of the current parliamentary session, even if all legal and constitutional procedures are completed.
Dr. Kadhim explained that the parliamentary elections were organized according to a clear legal mechanism, whereby political parties and candidates have the right to appeal the election results within three days of their announcement by the Board of Commissioners, and the Judicial Electoral Commission adjudicates these appeals within a period not exceeding ten days.
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Regarding the constitutional aspect, Kadhim pointed out that Article (54) of the Constitution stipulates that the President of the Republic shall convene the Council within fifteen days of the ratification of the results, with the first session to be chaired by the oldest member. Article (93), however, grants the Federal Supreme Court the authority to ratify the results without specifying a time limit, meaning that the ratification process is not bound by a fixed timeframe.
Al-Sudani: Our coalition prioritizes "Reconstruction and Development" because we believe that "Iraq comes first."
Prime Minister and head of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, affirmed on Wednesday (November 12, 2025) that the coalition’s leading position in the results reflects the people’s confidence in the work and construction process, stressing that “the Reconstruction and Development Coalition comes first, because we believe that Iraq comes first and will remain first thanks to the dedication of its loyal sons.”
Al-Sudani said in a post followed by “Baghdad Today”: “We thank the sons of our people for supporting the march of work, construction and achievement, which was and still is for the sake of Iraq and its future,” stressing that the next stage will be dedicated to strengthening stability and driving the wheel of development throughout the country.
First official statement from Trump's new envoy regarding the Iraqi elections
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We are committed to limiting interference and armed groups
Mark Savva, the new US envoy, congratulated the Iraqi people on Thursday on the successful completion of parliamentary elections, affirming that the people had once again demonstrated their commitment to freedom, the rule of law, and building strong institutions. Savva added that the United Nations remains strongly committed to supporting Iraq's autonomy and reform efforts, and to work to reduce foreign interference and the influence of armed groups.
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