Head of Supreme Judicial Council at MEPS 2025: Stable Iraq vital for Middle East future
Shafaq News – Duhok
Iraq’s political stability is a regional necessity for shaping the future of the Middle East, Faiq Zidan, Head of Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council, said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the 2025 Middle East Peace and Security Forum (MEPS), Zidan outlined that Iraq’s stability depends on a strong governance system, functional constitutional institutions, and the peaceful transfer of power.
He added that implementing the constitution and the law, attracting investment, stimulating the national economy, and advancing reforms are essential to building citizens’ trust in the state.
Praising Iraq’s judiciary for showing its strength during the country’s toughest times, Zidan noted its work in settling election disputes, explaining constitutional rules, as well as ensuring the peaceful transfer of power.
“In light of the recent regional developments, we believe Iraq can serve as a bridge of balance between competing blocs and as a platform for dialogue among regional and international actors.”Judge Dr. Faiq Zaidan, President of the Supreme Judicial Council. MEPS25 pic.twitter.com/zEruwTuhrZ
— MEPS Forum (@MEPSForum) November 18, 2025
His remarks came days after Iraq held its sixth parliamentary election since 2003, with turnout exceeding 56% nationwide. According to constitutional procedures, the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) will submit the certified final results to the Federal Supreme Court. Once approved, parliament will choose a president, who will then appoint a prime minister-designate, setting the stage for the formation of the next government.
The MEPS 2025 forum, held from November 17–19 at the American University of Kurdistan, convened regional leaders, diplomats, and academics under the theme: “Managed Chaos – A New Middle East?” Now in its sixth edition, the forum is co-hosted with Cambridge University, the Atlantic Council, Carnegie’s Crisis Response Council, and the London School of Economics.
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