President Rashid, Ammar Al-Hakim discuss political climate, upcoming elections

BAGHDAD — President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid met Sunday with National Hikma Movement leader Ammar Al-Hakim in Baghdad to discuss Iraq’s political landscape and preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

According to a statement from the Presidency of the Republic Media Office, both sides emphasized the importance of supporting all necessary measures to ensure the success of the vote “in a way that meets the aspirations of all citizens.”

The Council of Ministers has officially set November 11, 2025, as the date for Iraq’s next parliamentary elections. Preparations are already underway, with the Independent High Electoral Commission beginning a monthlong update of the national voter register on March 24, a step considered crucial for organizing the polls.

Statement from Presidency of the Republic Media Office

President of the Republic Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid met Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Baghdad, with the Head of the National Hikma Movement, Sayyid Ammar Al-Hakim.

The meeting discussed the latest political and general developments in the country, as well as preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Emphasis was placed on the need to support all procedures and means that ensure the success of the elections in a way that meets the aspirations of all citizens.