Obama: Ultimately it’s up to Iraqis to make decisions about their government
US President Barack Obama
(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – On Thursday, U.S. President Barack Obama praised Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and described him as a “good partner” for the United States, while pointed out that it is vital for Iraq’s stability to finalize a Cabinet so that Iraq can focus on profound long-term problems.
Obama stated that the time is not appropriate to disrupt the Iraqi government’s efforts because it is facing many challenges, while considered the Iraqi people as their own decision makers.
The U.S. President Barack Obama said during a press conference, today, in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, followed by IraqiNews.com, “The United States is concerned about the Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s management in Iraq,” pointing out that, “Abadi is a good partner for the United States.”
Obama added, “Right now in Baghdad, there’s some big challenges, and until that’s settled, I think it’s important for us to make sure that any additional stabilization dollars that we put in are going to be effectively spent.”
The Iraqi government is in turmoil over a new lineup of Cabinet ministers that Abadi proposed after weeks of pressure, while Obama said, “Ultimately it’s up to the Iraqis to make decisions about their government.”