Al-Sudani: The progress achieved in internal security made it possible to end the political role of the UNAMI mission in Iraq
Al-Sudani: The progress achieved in internal security made it possible to end the political role of the UNAMI mission in Iraq
2024-02-17
The Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, met Friday, with the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and the head of the strategic review team for the work of the UNAMI mission in Iraq, Volker Peretz, on the sidelines of his sovereignty’s participation in the Munich Security Conference 2024.
A statement from his media office stated, “During the meeting, the report being prepared by Mr. Peretz was discussed, which will be discussed next March. The work of the United Nations Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) and ways to enhance cooperation between Iraq and the international organization and its development programs were also reviewed.”
The Prime Minister referred to “the progress made in establishing internal security and stability, which made it possible to end the political role of the UNAMI mission in Iraq,” stressing that “the joint activities and programs of the United Nations organization can continue by transferring its activities to the competent organizations.”
Al-Sudani also expressed his “appreciation for the recent positions of the Secretary-General of the United Nations regarding the aggression against Gaza, and his efforts to achieve a ceasefire and prevent the genocide against the Palestinian people,” informing Volker Peretz that he conveyed his greetings to Guterres.
For his part, the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations expressed his “optimism about the security progress taking place in Iraq, and soon he will submit his comprehensive report on the work of the United Nations mission in Iraq, as positive developments will enable the international organization to gradually end the mission’s work.”
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