Al Jazeera TV reported Arabic and international support and welcoming of the designation of Heidar al-Ebadi as Iraqi prime minister to replace Maliki are continuing.
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil al-Arabi wished an inclusive national government will be formed to represent all the Iraqi people and the relevant parties.
Saudi King Abdullah sent a telegram congratulating Heidar al-Ebadi, Iraqi President Foad Massoum and Parliament Speaker Salim al-Jabouri.
Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal said obligating Heidar al-Ebadi to form the Iraqi government is pleasing news.
Turkey Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu described designating Heidar al-Ebadi is a positive and important step.