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Iraq's New Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi Officially Assumes Office
Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi officially took office in Baghdad following parliamentary approval, with a handover ceremony held at his office. The Iraqi parliament had confirmed him and 14 ministers in his cabinet on May 14.
Prime Minister Takes Office
A handover ceremony was held in Baghdad, where al-Zaidi took charge of his office, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported. On May 14, the Iraqi parliament reposed confidence in al-Zaidi and 14 ministers in his Cabinet, while postponing a vote on nine other ministerial posts.