Iran Press/ Iran news: Under Iran’s constitutional law, the President must secure a vote of confidence from the Parliament for the Council of Ministers before undertaking any other governmental actions.
According to Article 202 of the Islamic Consultative Assembly's Internal Regulations, the President is required to submit the cabinet members' names, along with their biographies and credentials, within two weeks of taking office.
Pezeshkian has appointed former finance minister Ali Tayebnia as his senior adviser. Tayebnia, a distinguished economist with degrees from the University of Tehran and the London School of Economics, is recognized for his role in controlling inflation during President Hassan Rouhani's administration.
The proposed cabinet includes a mix of experienced politicians and notable economic figures. Seyyed Emad Hosseini has been named to head the Oil Ministry, tasked with increasing crude oil production and exports while addressing domestic energy demands. Hosseini, a former parliament lawmaker and deputy oil minister, will face the challenge of navigating the impact of international sanctions.
Abdolnasser Hemmati, the former central bank governor, has been designated as the new Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance. Additionally, Hamid Pourmohammadi has been appointed as vice president and head of the Planning and Budget Organization.
Pourmohammadi, a 56-year-old veteran of Iran’s banking sector, has held various key positions, including deputy head of the Central Bank of Iran.
Shahram Dabiri has been named deputy for parliamentary affairs. Pezeshkian emphasized the value of public scrutiny regarding his cabinet selections, stating that such engagement is preferable to indifference and reflecting progress.
The new cabinet includes three ministers from former President Ebrahim Raisi’s administration, and several nominees are taking ministerial roles for the first time. Notably, a woman has been proposed for a ministerial position for the first time in over 13 years, being considered for the role of Minister of Road and Urban Development.
Among the key figures proposed is Abbas Araghchi, a veteran diplomat known for leading the JCPOA negotiations. Araghchi currently serves as the secretary of Iran’s Foreign Policy Council, a significant body in shaping the country’s diplomatic and foreign policy strategies.
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