Range Press / Baghdad
United Nations announced on Wednesday, "take Nikolai Mladenov took office as head of the United Nations Mission to help Iraq," UNAMI, "and Mladenov that it" looks forward to working with the Government of Iraq to support democracy and stability, "stressing that the United Nations" stands ready to work with all parties in Iraq in support of the efforts of reconciliation and nation-building include everyone. "
The United Nations said in a statement received (range Press) that "the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, and who was recently appointed, Nikolai Mladenov arrived today in Baghdad," he continued, "took Mladenov upon arrival his responsibilities as head of the United Nations Mission to help Iraq (UNAMI ) and the United Nations envoy in the country. "
, Said Mladenov, according to the statement, "I look forward to working with the Government of Iraq and its people to support the peaceful development, democracy and stability in the country," noting that "the United Nations Mission to help Iraq and United Nations agencies, funds and programs, stands ready to work with all parties in Iraq in support of the reconciliation efforts and to build inclusive and respects the rule of law, human and minority rights and provide opportunities for all its citizens. "
He added Mladenov that "the Iraqi people and for more than two decades over the difficulties great however managed to achieve many of the achievements that are a cause for pride," adding "I will continue, and the Working Group with me, to work tirelessly with the Iraqi authorities and civil society organizations to ensure that Iraq can it go feet from reliance on neutral and honest advice offered to him by the United Nations as well as for their expertise and knowledge. "
The United Nations has announced that, in (August 3, 2013), the appointment of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria Previous Nikolai Mladenov special envoy in Iraq and Head of Mission of UNAMI instead of the envoy, former Martin Kobler, while some expressed appreciation for the efforts and services Kobler in his leadership of the mission in Iraq.
It is noteworthy that Nikolai Mladenov has extensive experience in public service and being a foreign minister formerly of Bulgaria has led policy of his country's foreign dealing with a large number of partners, among them countries in the Middle East, and served as defense minister in his country and a member of the European Parliament and the Commission on affairs of State, and has held Mladenov several Other positions in the sectors of governmental and non-governmental organizations, including the World Bank and the National Democratic Institute and the International Republican Institute.
The United Nations announced last June, for the replacement of its representative in Iraq, Martin Kobler, and decided to send it to the Democratic Republic of Congo, while confirming that the decision to replace "routine" and nothing to do with accusations that her face has some political parties in Iraq on "lack of impartiality
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