TEHRAN – A member of the Majlis Planning and Budget Committee has said the government will name its nominees for the post of economy and labor ministers in the upcoming week.

Hossein-Ali Haji-Deligani said the nominees will be introduced to the parliament for confirmation after President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to New York, Mehr reported on Sunday.

He also pointed to the resignation of Industry and Trade Minister Mohammad Shariatmadari, saying a new candidate for the ministry will also be named next week.

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