Salih and Plasschaert stress the importance of providing the necessary conditions for holding the upcoming elections

Baghdad - INA

The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, stressed today, Sunday, the importance of providing the necessary conditions for holding the upcoming elections.

The media office of the President of the Republic said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "President Barham Salih received at the Peace Palace in Baghdad, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Hennis-Plasschaert," noting that "the political and security situation in the country was discussed, And the need for concerted efforts to enhance stability in the country and protect the security of citizens.

He added, "During the meeting, it was also emphasized the importance of providing the necessary conditions for holding the upcoming elections in October, in a manner that guarantees their integrity and fairness in their various stages in order to give their results credibility and confidence among Iraqis, and confirm their free will to elect their representatives away from pressure, fraud and manipulation," pointing out to Referring to the role of international observers in this regard.