On August 13, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Vershinin held consultations with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for To Iraq, the head of the UN Assistance Mission to that country (UNAMI), Mohammed Al-Hassan.
The main focus was on the process of completing UNAMI’s activities in compliance with UNSC Resolution 2732 (2024). The prospects for further implementation of UN programs in Iraq after the closure of the Mission were discussed.
The current situation in Iraq and the impact of the general instability in the Middle East region were considered. The efforts of the Iraqi authorities in the socio-economic and security fields were appreciated. The maturity of the institutions of state power and the decisions of the country’s political leadership in the interests of stability in the state against the background of regional turbulence was noted.
The Russian side confirmed its support for Iraqi sovereignty and the strengthening of statehood. Russia’s readiness to continue making a constructive contribution to efforts to strengthen peace and security in the region, including as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, was emphasized.
