Plasschaert Emphasizes The Need To Spare Iraq From Competing Interests Between Regional And global Opponents

Baghdad (NINA) - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert confirmed the continued support of the International Organization for the Iraqi government in its efforts to combat the Coronavirus pandemic and working closely with the Ministry of Health to provide all means of assistance in the framework of the pandemic encirclement. Hennis-Plasschaert, in a press statement, followed by NINA, welcomed the Iraqi-American dialogue and any other dialogue that contributes to the stability, prosperity and sovereignty of Iraq in the long run, renewing the call for Iraq to spare Iraq from competing interests between regional and global opponents. She called for continuing to work for transparent elections that will rebuild the confidence of the Iraqi public, stressing the need to protect the Independent High Electoral Commission from political interference. The UN representative noted that: "Iraq is particularly vulnerable due to its limited health services and due to its geographical location in a region that records large numbers of Covid-19 cases," explaining that: "Despite the limited capabilities and resources, the government's response to the pandemic was swift, "she said," It is an Iraqi effort led by the national authorities, with United Nations support with advice and technical expertise, as well as the transfer of some financial contributions from programs to purchase equipment. "/ End