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Iraqi News Agency (2 November 2026)

Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi directed, on Monday, that the opening and operation of Mosul International Airport be expedited, emphasizing Iraq’s need for a major airport that reflects the significance of air transport.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office stated, in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi chaired a meeting on Monday concerning several major service projects including the 'modern cities' initiative and the new Baghdad airport, attended by the Deputy Prime Minister for Services Affairs, the Minister of Finance, the Director of the Prime Minister’s Office, the Head of the National Investment Commission, the Executive Director of the Iraq Development Fund (Generations Fund), and several advisors."

According to the statement, Al-Zaidi underscored "the importance of accelerating the implementation procedures for these vital, strategic projects, while bypassing bureaucracy and red tape." He pointed to "Iraq’s need for a large-scale airport that aligns with the importance of air transport and enhances the country’s geographical position on an economic level."

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