SRSG Plasschaert: Iraqi government has taken important steps in reforming the financial and banking sectors

Baghdad-INA
Special Representative of the Secretary-General(SRSG) for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Jeanine Plasschaert, confirmed on Tuesday, that the Iraqi government has taken important steps in reforming the financial and banking sectors.
During her briefing before the Security Council, and followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Plasschaert said: “The Iraqi government has taken important steps in reforming the financial and banking sector, and an electronic platform for selling foreign currencies has been launched that enhances transparency."

She added, "The Iraqi government has implemented procedures to follow up on the extradition of those involved in stealing Iraq's money, and the government has also taken steps in the budget that allow for an increase in private sector investments, the tripartite budget included paragraphs to meet urgent needs such as infrastructure development projects, and it also included the highest financial allocations to provide social services such as health care and education."

Plasschaert continued, "The government has developed a national strategy to combat drugs and psychotropic substances as part of its efforts to confront this danger," noting that "the climate change issue constitutes a real challenge in Iraq, and the government has placed achieving water security as its top priority."

Plasschaert welcomed "the ongoing efforts to activate bilateral committees between Iraq and Turkey related to border security," while noting that "Iraq has made clear efforts to secure the situation on the border with Iran and Turkey, and its agreement with Iran falls within the dialogue in accordance with international standards."

Regarding Khor Abdullah, Plasschaert revealed that the Iraqi government has made clear beyond doubt its commitment to the principles of international law and its respect for bilateral agreements and United Nations resolutions.

In her briefing, Plasschaert pointed out that "provincial council elections represent a crucial necessity for all Iraqis, and all actors at the national or regional level are called upon to play their role in maintaining stability in the period leading up to the elections, including efforts to combat false and misleading information."