Al-Sudani Meets the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Iraq
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today, Wednesday, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Iraq, Mr. Mohamed Al-Hassan.
The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received - today, Wednesday - the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Mohammed al-Hassan, and during the meeting, they discussed developing cooperation between Iraq and the international organization to confront challenges and achieve common goals."
The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Iraq and the United Nations to address challenges and achieve shared goals.
Discussions also covered the latest regional developments, highlighting the importance of the UN's role in mitigating the effects of war and assisting the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples.
Additionally, the meeting emphasized the necessity of cooperation and coordination to support Syria in organizing an inclusive political process that ensures the participation of all components and preserves its territorial integrity.
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