For the first time in six years, UN Secretary-General António Guterres traveled to Iraq and reaffirmed his support for the citizens, the new government, and its ambitious reform plan.
Guterres called this “a visit of solidarity to underscore the commitment of the United Nations to support Iraq in the consolidation of its democratic institutions and advancing peace, sustainable development, and human rights for all Iraqis.”
After decades of oppression, conflict, terrorism, sectarianism, and foreign meddling in Iraq’s affairs, and just days before the 20th anniversary of the 2003 invasion, the UN Secretary-General admitted that the country’s problems could not be ignored.
Moreover, the UN head voiced his confidence that Iraq “can break cycles of instability and fragility” during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani despite reports that Al-Sudani continues to confront potential political barriers in restoring the country’s fortunes, reporting the UN page.
Addressing one of Iraq’s major concerns, water scarcity, Guterres stated that the issue demanded international attention before speaking at the UN 2023 Water Conference, which will take place in New York from March 22-24.
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