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UN cautiously optimistic about Iraq
Thursday, July 21, 2011 12:07 GMT
The UN special envoy to Iraq Ad Melkert expressed "cautious optimism" about economic and governmental improvements in Iraq in a briefing to the Security Council Tuesday.
"In most I have witnessed in Iraq, there is ground for cautious optimism, provided there is determined leadership within the country and strong cooperation in the region with Iraq," said UN envoy Ad Melkert.
"In departure from decades of authoritarian regime, negotiations between all parties have been now the predominant feature of life. Parliament is taking an increasingly important role in decision making”, he said.
Melkert concluded by insisting that Iraq's "sustainable engagement by the international community" is needed to help the country reach its "vast potential."
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Thursday, July 21, 2011 12:07 GMT
The UN special envoy to Iraq Ad Melkert expressed "cautious optimism" about economic and governmental improvements in Iraq in a briefing to the Security Council Tuesday.
"In most I have witnessed in Iraq, there is ground for cautious optimism, provided there is determined leadership within the country and strong cooperation in the region with Iraq," said UN envoy Ad Melkert.
"In departure from decades of authoritarian regime, negotiations between all parties have been now the predominant feature of life. Parliament is taking an increasingly important role in decision making”, he said.
Melkert concluded by insisting that Iraq's "sustainable engagement by the international community" is needed to help the country reach its "vast potential."
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