UNAMI comments on the Baghdad and Washington discussions: Iraq will be a forum for regional dialogue instead of an arena for conflict
UNAMI comments on the Baghdad and Washington discussions: Iraq will be a forum for regional dialogue instead of an arena for conflict
7/13/2020 12:16
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The United Nations Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) suspended, on Monday, the Iraqi-American strategic dialogue, affirming support for Mustafa Al-Kazimi’s government’s efforts to impose sovereignty.
“The file of the Iraqi-American talks was present in the conversation with Blackshart, and by asking her about the support of the United Nations to those talks on the basis of common interests between the two countries and support for the sovereignty of Iraq,” said the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Henness – Blackshart.
The UN official affirmed, “The United Nations in Iraq, in line with its mandate, supports the sovereignty of Iraq, and we support the efforts of the government of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi in this regard, especially its fight against terrorism. ISIS has been defeated militarily but it remains a threat. Therefore, continuing Discussions on how to move forward on this issue with the United States are constructive and certain with other stakeholders as well, based on respect for sovereignty and mutual interests. ”
She indicated: “We welcome this Iraqi-American dialogue, and any other dialogue that contributes to the stability, prosperity, and sovereignty of Iraq in the long run.”
“The dialogue helps to form a long-term strategic relationship that benefits both parties, and should be encouraged,” Blackshart added.
And on the United Nations view of the extent of the Al-Kazemi government’s ability to take serious steps to keep Iraq away from tensions or competition, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations said: “Iraq faces multiple social, political, security, economic and health challenges, and it will require broad support to overcome these issues, and the government emphasizes in Its program is national sovereignty, balanced relations and cooperation as the three pillars of its foreign relations agenda. ”
Blackshart stressed that “our call to spare Iraq from competing interests between regional and global rivals is not new, as we reiterate it on every occasion. Iraq deserves an opportunity to recover after years of instability, and we believe that protecting Iraq from regional polarization will help Iraqis find solutions For their many internal problems on their own. ”
She added, “In the medium to long term, it is also important to recognize that a stronger and more prosperous Iraq can become a forum for regional dialogue rather than an arena for proxy conflict.”
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