Iraq's prime minister-designate Zurfi resigns after failing to form new government

He also offered his appreciation to the lawmakers of Iraq’s House of Representatives who supported and supported his nomination and his assignment and his announced economic program.

Adnan ez-Zurfi, a former governor of Najaf, was chosen as the new prime minister-designate on 17 March 2020 by Iraqi President Barham Salih.

Some political parties in the country opposed Zurfi, agreeing to nominate Mustafa Kazimi, head of the National Intelligence Agency, to replace him to form the new government.

Iraqi President Barham Salih named Kazemi, immediately after predecessor Adnan Zurfi withdrew his candidacy, as the country's third prime minister-designate this year. (ILKHA)