UNAMI committed to Iraq's future as withdrawal plan proceeds
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) -Omani diplomat Mohamed Al Hassan, the United Nations Special Representative for Iraq and head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), briefed the UN Security Council in New York on June 10.
Al Hasan noted recent progress in Iraq's stability, regional integration, and democratic processes, as well as UNAMI's evolving role.
In his address, Al Hassan expressed strong support for Iraq, stating, 'I reaffirm my full confidence in Iraq and the Iraqi people, and in the ability of this ancient nation — one of the founding members of the United Nations — to reclaim its civilizational stature.' He added that the UN, and he personally, remain fully committed to assisting Iraq and will 'spare no effort in doing so.'
Al Hassan also outlined ongoing structural changes within UNAMI as part of a transition strategy. As the mission moves toward a drawdown, it has begun closing offices in Kirkuk and Mosul and is gradually reducing staffing levels.
Despite the scale-back, UNAMI will continue working closely with the Iraqi government to ensure a smooth and timely transition while fulfilling its remaining mandates.
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