The Cabinet held its regular session on Tuesday evening, chaired by Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaydi. During the session, the Prime Minister instructed his deputies and ministers approved by the parliament to take an oath of honor before the Iraqi
people, emphasizing their commitment to the constitution and law, protecting citizens' interests and public funds, renouncing partisan, sectarian, and tribal loyalties, and adhering to professional governmental work principles. The Cabinet reviewed the general situation in the country and discussed the
agenda items, approving the Ministry of Agriculture's authority to import all agricultural crops until December 31, 2026, aiming to enhance food security. The Cabinet also decided to waive customs duties on imported solar energy systems to support the private sector
and encourage citizens to adopt renewable energy for electricity supply. In the electricity sector, the Cabinet approved a contract for supplying power with a capacity ranging between 600 and 1000 megawatts by the General Company for Electricity Transmission for the
northern region. In the health sector, the Cabinet agreed to release shipments of medicines, medical supplies, and vaccines from the Ministry of Health at border crossings, postponing customs fees collection with a formal guarantee of payment later, exempting these shipments
from storage fees and fines until the next federal budget law is enacted. The Cabinet also approved the fourth amendment draft law to the Medical and Health Professions Gradation Law, referring it to the parliament after review by the State
Council. Regarding maritime cooperation, the Cabinet approved the draft law ratifying the maritime transport agreement between Iraq and Qatar, forwarding it to the parliament. To meet the needs of oil facilities, the Cabinet endorsed a recommendation allowing Basra Oil Company
to use formation water from Dibdiba for washing purposes at the central processing station and to use the business support camp for the development project of the Tuba field until an alternative water source is available. As part of enhancing
water security, the Cabinet authorized the Ministry of Water Resources to directly invite reputable international companies to prepare detailed designs for the second phase of constructing a dam on the Shatt al-Arab in the Al-Ma'qil area in Basra province.
