The first lady reiterates her support for women in positions of power.
The Iraqi First Lady Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed received Minister of Communications, Hiyam Nasri, at the Salam Presidential Palace in Baghdad, where she expressed her support for her as a capable woman in this post despite all the challenges facing the incumbent Iraqi government.
She noted that in the short period since her the new cabinet of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani assumed office, the Communications Minister could take “major steps and excellent decisions.” Although better work must be done to serve the people better, the first lady said.
Iraqi Communications Minister Hiyam Nasri thanked Iraqi First Lady Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmad for her support, especially for women, which will be a good incentive for them to make good decisions and take essential steps in their work.
The first lady has usually worked for the participation of more women in society, economics and politics, as she has always served as an example for others to follow, according to women's rights activists.