Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani launched the five-year national development plan (2024-2028), during the ceremony held today, Saturday, by the Ministry of Planning in cooperation with Iraq's development partners. He stressed that the five-year development plan (2024-2028) took into account improving services in all fields and directs adherence to it." The Prime Minister announced the start of a series of strategic projects to develop the oil and gas sector, stop waste in it, and rely on our capabilities and projects to secure oil derivatives instead of importing. He stressed the role of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and local governments in the governorates in achieving integration with the government program plans, and working in a unified manner for the public interest of the state. Al-Sudani confirmed that the government is making exceptional efforts to implement the census, which has been greatly delayed, and the Ministry of Planning and supporting agencies have completed all necessary preparati ons for its implementation. Prime Minister stressed working to reform the banking and financial sector, automate all economic and service activities, and govern government and service work. He said: We have started automating work at border crossings, and moving towards electronic payment in all market and commercial transactions. Source: National Iraqi News Agency