Plasschaert sends an end-of-year message to the Iraqis: Bright opportunities are on the horizon

Shafaq News / The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, confirmed today, Saturday, that Iraq has an excellent opportunity for rapid progress in its sustainable development.

Plasschaert said in an end-of-year message followed by Shafaq News Agency: “Going back to last year, I said that, with political stability and bright opportunities on the horizon, Iraq has an excellent opportunity to advance rapidly in its sustainable development, and a year later, several important steps and promising initiatives have already emerged.”

She added, “While the country is in a position to seize the many opportunities available to it, doing so will not be an easy task, and therefore, I can only echo the words of Secretary-General António Guterres during his visit earlier this year: “The United Nations is committed to supporting Iraq.” To consolidate its democratic institutions and advance peace, sustainable development and human rights for all Iraqis.”

She continued by saying: “On behalf of the United Nations family in Iraq, I wish you all a happy New Year full of peace and wellness.”

Shafaq.com