Iraq welcomes the UN Security Council’s decision to end the tasks of the UNAMI mission
Baghdad – Mil
The Iraqi government, on Friday, expressed its welcome and appreciation to the Security Council Resolution (2734), which was issued today unanimously, to end the mandate and tasks of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq/UNami (UNAMI), according to a timetable that ends with full termination on December 31, 2025.
“The termination of the work of the mission in Iraq comes at the request of the Iraqi government, which was expressed by the letter of Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani on May 8-2024, addressed to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres, and the United Nations Security Council in this regard,” the spokesman for the Iraqi government said in a statement, replying to “Mil.
He added: “At a time when we are amplifying the international response to Iraq’s request, we confirm that the UN Security Council resolution came as a result of the tangible progress, which Iraq is witnessing at various levels and stability at the internal level, and the completion of the political construction process that was launched in 2003, after the overthrow of the dictatorial regime, the growing capabilities of our armed forces, heroic of various types, to protect the sovereignty of the country, the acceleration of the economic and urban renaissance movement, and the advanced steps achieved in the fields of reform, good governance, services and social welfare.”
He continued: “We take this opportunity to emphasize the continued cooperation and sustainable partnership with the United Nations and its development programs working in Iraq, and to express Iraq’s appreciation for the efforts of His Excellency the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and for the personnel of the United Nations Mission, and their services and their estimated sacrifices since the establishment of the mission in 2003, on the path of helping our people as it builds their constitutional political system, and establishes a pure Iraqi will and firm sovereignty, with active institutions representing the Iraqi state and its established entity. ”
However: “This decision enhances the regional and international role played by Iraq, as a pivotal state in the region supporting stability, peace and sustainable development. We also affirm the continuation of providing the necessary facilities to ensure the liquidation of the tasks and works of the UN mission, in accordance with a joint plan, consistent with the sovereignty and will of Iraq, as well as the commitment to complete the issues stipulated in the resolution, within the competencies of the mission, and to provide the necessary support to it in this regard.”
Earlier in the day, the UN Security Council voted on the decision to terminate the UN mission in Iraq at a formal request.
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