New President To Be Elected In Iraq; Parliament Decides To Form New Govt

The Parliament of Iraq has decided to conduct a session on February 7 to elect the new President of the country. In a meeting between Parliamentary speaker Mohammed Al-Halbousi and his two deputies, it was decided that a session to continue constitutional process towards forming a new government, will be held. It was also decided to announce the names of the eligible candidates who can run for the presidential post.