Iraqi PM: End of UNAMI Mission Does Not Mean End of UN Cooperation
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has stated that the conclusion of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) does not signify the end of cooperation between Baghdad and the United Nations. Speaking at a joint press conference with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Baghdad, he emphasized that the partnership with the UN would continue.
Al-Sudani highlighted Iraq’s security situation, declaring that the country had overcome terrorism thanks to the sacrifices of its people. He credited this achievement to the long-standing efforts and resilience of Iraq’s security forces and citizens. He described the relationship with UNAMI as central and stressed the importance of maintaining balanced cooperation with the United Nations.
The prime minister also described the recent parliamentary elections as the most organized in Iraq’s history. He noted that his government pursues a balanced foreign policy amid the sensitive regional and global climate. Al-Sudani also praised the appointment of former Iraqi President Barham Salih as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
UN Secretary-General Guterres commended Iraq’s current stability and congratulated its government and people on the successful conduct of parliamentary elections. He noted that the international community has witnessed Iraq’s courage and resilience in fighting terrorism.
Guterres stated that he and the Iraqi prime minister also discussed the situation in Gaza and the need to uphold the ceasefire. He affirmed that the UN remains committed to supporting Iraq and appreciated Baghdad’s efforts to repatriate Iraqi citizens from Syria’s al-Hol camp. The Secretary-General concluded by asserting that Iraq is now a normal country and called on the world to acknowledge this reality.
