New era of national cooperation
By Mojtaba Yousefi
Member of Parliament’s presiding board
In a rare move since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the Iranian Parliament unanimously approved all of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s cabinet ministers. This show of support comes just three months after the tragic passing of former president Ebrahim Raisi and stands as a testament to the stability and resilience of Iran’s political system.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution ensured that political stability was swiftly restored following Raisi’s martyrdom, and a standard election was held within a short timeframe. Despite accusations of electoral bias, the election of Pezeshkian, a reformist figure, by popular vote, speaks to the fairness and inclusivity of the process.
President Pezeshkian from the outset called for national empathy and cooperation, and this sentiment was echoed in his proposed cabinet lineup. In a swift and efficient process, lawmakers conducted thorough examinations of the proposed ministers’ qualifications within specialized committees and open sessions, ultimately granting a vote of confidence to the entire cabinet. This level of unity and consensus is remarkable and has not been seen in recent history, even among politically aligned governments and parliaments.
Despite political differences, the Parliament has heeded the president’s call for forming an all-inclusive government and the need for cooperation and interaction between branches of power. The vote of confidence is a strong signal of the MPs’ willingness to work with and support the president and his administration.
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