Abdul Latif Rashid vs Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan

Abdul Latif Rashid was appointed Minister of Water Resources in the Iraqi interim government after the US-led invasion. He oversaw water management and irrigation projects, leveraging his background as a water engineer.

Rashid, a Kurdish politician, supported the inclusion of Kurdish autonomy and federalism in Iraq's 2005 constitution. He worked to secure Kurdish representation in the central government and protect Kurdish regional interests.

Abdul Latif Rashid was elected President of Iraq by the Council of Representatives on October 13, 2022, after a political deadlock. His election was part of a power-sharing agreement among Shia, Sunni, and Kurdish factions.

As president, Rashid faced a prolonged political crisis as Iraq failed to form a government for over a year. He mediated between rival Shia factions, eventually leading to the appointment of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as Prime Minister.

Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan was elected Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam, becoming the first woman to hold this position. She presided over the legislative body, overseeing lawmaking and parliamentary procedures.

Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan was re-elected as Chairwoman of the National Assembly for a second term. She continued to lead the legislature, focusing on legal reforms and oversight of government activities.

Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan completed her term as Chairwoman of the National Assembly and was succeeded by Vuong Dinh Hue. She retired from active politics, having served as a prominent female leader in Vietnam's government.