Remaining cabinet picks to be introduced after Ghani’s US trip

Afghanistan executive office says the remaining cabinet members will be refer to the Wolesi Jirga for a vote of confidence after President Ghani and CEO Abdullah Abdullah’s visit to the United States.

The executive office said that the introduction of the remaining cabinet members may be delayed after the return of national unity government leaders to the country because the trip to US is approaching.

Only eight nominee ministers have been confirmed by the Afghan’s both houses, with the remaining big parts still managed with the acting ministers.

Spokesman of the executive office emphasized that the executive office is ready to announce the remaining cabinet picks.

“We are ready to name the remained cabinet members, insofar the announcement of the remaining cabinet members relates to the executive office.” Jawid Faisal, spokesman of the executive office said.

President Ghani in his visit with some of Parliament members promised to introduce the remaining cabinet members as soon as it’s possible.

“The nominees for the remaining ministries would be introduce to the Lower House for confidence voting in the near future.” Ghani said.

Second deputy speaker of Wolesi Jirga noted that though both leaders committed to introduce the remaining cabinet members soon. But criterion is more important for us.

“President Ghani will present information about the list of the remaining cabinet members in tomorrow nights meeting.” Nazir Ahmad Ahmad Zai, second deputy speaker of Wolesi Jirga said.

Previously, President Ghani had promised to introduce the remaining cabinet members after the Wolesi Jirga’s administrative staff election.

Reported by Nasrat Parsa