Iraqi President Barham Salih has appointed a chief of intelligence service, Mustafa al-Kadhemi, as the country's prime minister, as his predecessor, Adnan Zurfi, failed to form the government, the state-run TV channel reported on Thursday
BAGHDAD (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 09th April, 2020) Iraqi President Barham Salih has appointed a chief of intelligence service, Mustafa al-Kadhemi, as the country's prime minister, as his predecessor, Adnan Zurfi, failed to form the government, the state-run tv channel reported on Thursday.
Al-Kadhemi is now tasked with forming the government.
Earlier in the day, Zurfi offered apologies that he was not able to form a new government, and also stressed the importance of preserving Iraq united.
