Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has offered his cooperation to new Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abd-al Mahdi in bringing peace and stability to the country, the Department of State said in a readout of a phone call between the two on Thursday.
WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 05th October, 2018) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has offered his cooperation to new Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abd-al Mahdi in bringing peace and stability to the country, the Department of State said in a readout of a phone call between the two on Thursday.
"The Secretary congratulated Abd al-Mahdi on his designation as Prime Minister ... and said he looked forward to working closely with him to help his government deliver stability, security and prosperity for all Iraqis," State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said in the readout.
Mahdi, a 76-year-old economist, was selected as prime minister on Tuesday by newly elected President Barham Salih. The new prime minister had previously served as vice president, finance minister and oil minister under outgoing Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
Under the Iraqi Constitution, Mahdi now has 30 days to form a cabinet and present it to the Parliament in Baghdad for approval.
