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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Iraq

The Secretary-General congratulates Mr. Barham Salih on his election and swearing in on Tuesday, 2 October as President of the Republic of Iraq. The Secretary-General looks forward to working closely with President Salih on all issues of mutual concern, in accordance with the mandate of the United Nations in Iraq.  

The Secretary-General hopes the election of the President will pave the way to the swift formation of an inclusive Government in line with constitutional...