At today’s UNSC briefing on Iraq (UNAMI), the Permanent Representative of Greece, Ambassador Sekeris:
➡ welcomed the efforts of the Government of Iraq, in its pursuit of peace, stability and development
➡ expressed full support for UNAMI’s invaluable contribution, through the Independent High Electoral Commission, in view of the parliamentary elections in November
➡ encouraged Iraq to continue efforts to assert state authority over armed actors and support disarmament & reintegration processes
➡ highlighted the need for continued progress in the search for missing Kuwaiti and third country nationals and welcomed efforts of Iraq and Kuwait to strengthen bilateral relations and facilitate the resolution of outstanding issues
➡ reiterated Greece’s full support to Iraq’s sovereignty, stability and territorial integrity and wish to see the country succeed, to the benefit of its people and the wider region