The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has, on behalf of the South African government and its citizens, congratulated Iraq on the successful conclusion of its parliamentary elections held on 11 November 2025.
Reports indicate that a coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, won the parliamentary election.
According to Al Jazeera, the Independent High Electoral Commission reported that al-Sudani’s Reconstruction and Change coalition received 1.3 million votes, approximately 370 000 more than the closest competitor.
DIRCO believes that these elections reflect the dedication of the Iraqi people to uphold democratic governance and ensure national stability.
“South Africa looks forward to the formation of a new government in Iraq and reaffirms its commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in the political, economic, as well as various sectoral spheres of engagement.
“We also remain committed to collaborating with Iraq on matters related to global governance as well as promoting shared goals in pursuit of global and regional peace, security and development.
“We wish Iraq every success and will continue building and strengthening our bilateral partnership to advance the mutual interests of our two nations,” the department added. – SAnews.gov.za
