Iraq’s parliamentary leadership announced on Monday that a special session will be held on April 11 to elect the country’s president, as political leaders intensify efforts to end a prolonged stalemate and move forward with the formation of a new government.

In an official statement, the presidency of the Council of Representatives of Iraq said it will convene an expanded meeting with the heads of parliamentary blocs to discuss key legislative priorities and prepare the agenda for upcoming parliamentary sessions.

According to the statement, the discussions will focus on several important draft laws and the completion of the vote on parliament’s permanent committees, which remain unfinished due to political disagreements.

A major topic of the talks will be the long-delayed election of Iraq’s president. Parliamentary leaders stressed the importance of fulfilling constitutional obligations and ending the political impasse at a time when the country is facing mounting security and economic challenges.

The parliamentary leadership confirmed that Saturday, April 11, has been designated for a dedicated session to elect the president. Political blocs were urged to take responsibility in completing the constitutional process and paving the way for the formation of a new government capable of addressing Iraq’s ongoing crises.

Under Iraq’s political system, parliament must elect a president, who then formally tasks the largest parliamentary bloc with forming a government.

However, deep divisions among major political factions have repeatedly delayed the process, leaving Iraq without a fully empowered government.

The continued deadlock comes as the country faces increasing economic pressures, including heavy reliance on oil revenues, ongoing budget disputes, and security concerns linked to regional tensions and the presence of armed groups.