Al-Halbousi receives Secretary-General of UN

Baghdad-INA
Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi stressed on Wednesday, the need to end the file of the displaced in Iraq.

The media office of the Speaker of Parliament stated, in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency, (INA), that the Speaker of Parliament, Muhammad al-Halbousi, received the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres."

Al-Halbousi stressed, according to the statement, "the need to end the file of the displaced in Iraq who are living in difficult conditions, calling for more cooperation with the United Nations to resolve this humanitarian file and their return to their areas."

The statement added, " Parliament supports the government with this file, which was confirmed by its government program," appreciating "the efforts of United Nations Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) and its efforts in helping Iraq to face challenges."

For his part, the Secretary-General of the United Nations expressed his happiness for visiting Iraq, expressing his solidarity with the Iraqi Parliament, stressing at the same time the support of the international community for Iraq at all levels."

  Guterres also praised "Baghdad's efforts and its role during this period to reduce tensions in the region and ensure its stability," noting the importance of holding the Arab Parliamentary Union conference in Baghdad and visiting Syria."

During the meeting, they discussed "bilateral relations between Iraq and the international organization, enhancing prospects for international cooperation and assistance in the file of the displaced, and consolidating a culture of human rights and equality, as well as discussing developments in the regional and international situation and Iraq's role in the region."