Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani Meets with the New UNSG Special Representative Dr. Mohamed Al-Hassan

2024-10-15T10:56:00.000000Z
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Erbil, Kurdistan Region, October 15, 2024

President Nechirvan Barzani received Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), on Tuesday afternoon.

In the meeting, President Nechirvan Barzani congratulated Dr. Al-Hassan on his appointment, wished him success and reaffirmed the Kurdistan Region's support for the success of UNAMI's mission.

Dr. Al-Hassan expressed his pleasure to visit the Kurdistan Region and extended his appreciation to President Nechirvan Barzani and the relevant parties in the Kurdistan Region for their collaboration with the UN team in Iraq.

The two sides also discussed the Kurdistan parliamentary elections, the relationship between Erbil and Baghdad, and the status of the communities, with particular emphasis on the Yezidis. In this context, President Nechirvan Barzani expressed his gratitude to the United Nations for its support to the Independent High Electoral Commission.

President Nechirvan Barzani emphasized that the resolution to the challenges between Erbil and Baghdad lies in the complete adherence to the constitution. The President also underscored the importance of fostering peace and stability throughout Iraq, while also highlighting the need to enhance the conditions for the Yezidi community and to support the safe return of the displaced people to their original homes.