UN Chief Welcomes Formation Of Gov't In Iraq
Date
10/29/2022 1:04:06 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the
formation of a new government in Iraq, said his spokesman, reports citing
.
'He takes note of the appointment of women to three of the 21
ministerial positions filled on Oct. 27,' spokesman Stephane
Dujarric said in a statement, noting that the secretary-general
hopes the remaining two cabinet positions will be filled
swiftly.
Guterres urges the new government to deliver on the
long-standing demands of the people of Iraq for reform,
accountability and a better future, said the statement.
The secretary-general also reaffirms that the United Nations
remains fully committed to supporting the government and people of
Iraq, it said.
The new Iraqi government led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia'
al-Sudani was sworn in on Thursday.
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