Council of Ministers (Iraq)

Council of Ministers
  • Arabic: مجلس الوزراء
  • Kurdish: ئەنجومەنی وەزیران
Overview
Established28 December 2005
StateRepublic of Iraq
LeaderPrime Minister of Iraq
Appointed byPresident of Iraq
Ministries26
Responsible toCouncil of Representatives
HeadquartersBaghdad, Iraq
Websitecabinet.iq
The Council of Ministers headed by Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani holds its first session on October 28, 2022

The Council of Ministers is the principal executive organ of the federal government of the Republic of Iraq.

The Council of Representatives of Iraq elects a President of the Republic who appoints the Prime Minister who in turn appoints the Council of Ministers, all of whom must be approved by the Assembly.

Current composition

Office Name Party In office since
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi Independent 14 May 2026
Interior Minister Yassir al-Maliki State of Law Coalition 15 October 2026
Finance Minister Falih al-Sari National Wisdom Movement 14 May 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister Fuad Hussein Kurdistan Democratic Party 14 May 2026
Defense Minister Nayif al-Shammari National Resolve Alliance 15 October 2026
Oil Minister Bassim al-Abadi Reconstruction and Development Coalition 14 May 2026
Agriculture Minister Abdul-Rahim al-Shammari Reconstruction and Development Coalition 14 May 2026
Communications Minister Mustafa Sanad Justice and Unity Party 14 May 2026
Construction, Housing, Municipalities, and Public Works Minister Ribaz Muhammad Hamlan Kurdistan Democratic Party 15 October 2026
Culture Minister Yassin al-Ithawi Azem Alliance 15 October 2026
Digital Economy and Governance Minister Muhammad al-Darraji Khadamat Alliance 15 October 2026
Education Minister Abdul-Karim al-Jubouri Takadum 14 May 2026
Electricity Minister Ali Sa'di Whaib Reconstruction and Development Coalition 14 May 2026
Environment Minister Sarwa Abdulwahid New Generation Movement 14 May 2026
Health Minister Abdul-Hussein al-Mousawi National Contract Party 14 May 2026
Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister Haydar al-Hasani State of Law Coalition 15 October 2026
Industry and Minerals Minister Muhammad al-Karbuli Takadum 14 May 2026
Justice Minister Khaled Shwani Patriotic Union of Kurdistan 14 May 2026
Labour and Social Affairs Minister Muhammad al-Musawi Al-Sadiqoun Bloc 15 October 2026
Planning Minister Qutayba Ghazi Majid Azem Alliance 15 October 2026
Minister of State for Minority Affairs Muhammad Samaan Iraqi Turkmen Front 15 October 2026
Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ali al-Dakhili Muntasirun Bloc 15 October 2026
Migration and the Displaced Minister Vacant —
Trade Minister Mustafa al-Aani Siyada Party 14 May 2026
Transport Minister Wahab al-Hasani Badr Organisation 14 May 2026
Water Resources Minister Muthanna al-Tamimi Badr Organisation 14 May 2026
Youth and Sports Minister Safaa al-Kinani National Wisdom Movement 15 October 2026

See also

Notes

References

  1. ↑ "IRAQI CONSTITUTION" (PDF). wipo.int. 2005. Retrieved 5 November 2024.