Shafaq News / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani ended his visit to New York with a meeting with the Secretary-General of the United Nations “António Guterres”.
Al-Sudani had concluded his participation in the work of the United Nations General Assembly on its 79th session, leaving the United States of America for Iraq at dawn on Friday Baghdad time.
A statement issued by the Sudanese media office said that the latter’s meeting with Guterres witnessed the review of all the files of constructive cooperation between Iraq and the United Nations, and the issues of joint work, as well as discussing the developments in the Middle East and the continuation of aggression against Lebanon and Palestine, and the great threat it poses to regional and international security and stability.
Al-Sudani expressed his appreciation for the principled positions expressed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the issue of “aggression” on Gaza, and condemning the “crimes” against humanity committed against the Palestinian people, as well as the attacks on Lebanon, describing these positions as respecting the foundations on which the international organization was built.
He reiterated Iraq’s thanks for the cooperation and support that United Nations agencies have always plaid in order to consolidate stability in Iraq, support the Iraqis in confronting ISIS, promoting the victory achieved thanks to the cohesion of the Iraqi people, and the assistance of friends and the international community.
According to the statement, the Prime Minister submitted to the Secretary-General of the international organization an invitation to visit Iraq and participate in the work of the Arab summit to be hosted by Baghdad in May 2025.
For his part, Guterres praised the relations between Iraq and the United Nations, describing them as ideal and excellent relations, and that the United Nations is interested in consolidating prosperity and progress, and achieving sustainable development for the Iraqi people.
He also expressed his gratitude for the joint constructive discussions that led to the termination of the work of the UNAMI mission in Iraq, and opening the horizons for cooperation in several fields with the competent UN agencies, the most important of which is supporting Iraq in facing the challenges of climate change, the rest of the economic challenges and social and service development programs that Iraq has made an important strides.
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