Vice President of the Republic Nuri al-Maliki, on Thursday, the post-election phase will be building and reconstruction and upgrading services, adding that the people are looking to form a strong government capable of achieving its ambitions.

The office of al-Maliki said in a statement received by Alsumaria News, a copy of it, "Vice President Nuri al-Maliki received in his office today the special envoy of the President of the United States of America, Mr. Brett McGurk," noting that "was during the review of the latest political and security situation in Iraq and the region, Strengthening bilateral relations between the two friendly countries. "




Maliki said during the statement that "the post-election phase will be a phase of building and reconstruction and upgrading services, especially in areas affected by the war on terrorism," stressing the need for "joint cooperation between Baghdad and Washington in various fields."

"The Iraqi people are looking forward to forming a strong government capable of achieving their legitimate aspirations," Maliki said.

The Electoral Commission announced on Saturday (May 12, 2018) the "success" of the voting process that took place in Iraq with a participation rate of 44.52, in the first elections in the country after the victory on the organization "Daash" and the fourth election since the fall of the former regime.