The Council also voted to approve extending the occupancy of school buildings by the Independent High Electoral Commission until December 31, 2027, provided that the Commission submits a plan that includes time limits for evacuating occupied classrooms and school buildings in phases. As part of the government's measures to strengthen international relations, the Minister of Commerce or his authorized representative was authorized to negotiate and sign a draft agreement on economic, commercial, scientific, cultural, artistic and sports cooperation between Iraq and the Republics of Nigeria and Zambia. ••••• Media Office of the Prime Minister 18-August-2026