UN SRSG meets with representative of the Supreme Religious Authority

Karbala, 5 July 2025 – As part of his visit to Karbala, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of UNAMI, Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, met today with the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority in the city, His Eminence Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi Al-Karbalai.

The meeting included a discussion on the situation in Iraq and a number of issues of mutual interest, with emphasis on the historical role played by the religious authority in fostering national harmony, safeguarding Iraq’s social fabric, and promoting a culture of peace and tolerance among the Iraqi people in all their diversity.

The UN Representative was also briefed on a number of humanitarian and charitable projects implemented by the religious authority to serve the people of Karbala Governorate across several sectors, including education, healthcare, and social services. The Special Representative commended these projects and community-based initiatives, noting their tangible impact on the lives and well-being of the governorate’s residents.