Iraq today is more secure, stable and open: UN Iraq, 8 DEC

 Iraq today is more secure, stable and open: UN Iraq

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq, which has so far escaped being drawn into the escalating Middle East conflict, has seen positive improvements in recent months, but corruption and other challenges still exist, the country’s new UN Special Representative told the UN Security Council.

“Iraq today is more secure, stable and open, despite the many obstacles facing the country,” said Mohamed Al Hassan, Iraq’s new UN Special Representative. 

Iraq “is capable of overcoming crises and facing challenges towards forging a more secure, bright, and hopeful future,” according to the the envoy, who also serves as the head of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).

“Today’s Iraq is not the same as the Iraq of 20 years ago, or even five years ago,” added Al Hassan.

Al Hassan praised Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s efforts on behalf of the Iraqi government particularly with regional conflicts in the Middle East. “Iraq’s government has shown strong resolve to keep the country out of the widening regional conflict, while standing firm as a strong voice for regional peace and stability,” said Al Hassan.

Furthermore, the UN special representative commended Baghdad’s push for major infrastructure projects throughout the country, including building roads, bridges, schools and transportation networks.