Statement by The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan
09 November 2025
Today, Saturday, 8 November 2025, we conducted a visit to the headquarters of the Independent High Electoral Commission, together with His Excellency the President of the Republic. During the visit, we met with the esteemed Chairperson of the Commission and the respected ladies and gentlemen members of the Board of Commissioners, and reviewed the preparations set for holding free, fair, and independent parliamentary elections across Iraq.
On our part, we renewed during this visit our confidence in the work of the Commission and its members and called upon them to observe the highest degrees of integrity and independence to safeguard the security, interests, and future of Iraq. We expressed our hope for wide participation by the Iraqi people, exercising their constitutional right in these elections with full sincerity. We encourage them to participate effectively in the electoral process with awareness and responsibility and urge them to make good choices of candidates — those capable of serving Iraq.
Our hope is to see this dear and precious country move forward with steady and balanced steps toward greater stability and prosperity. Iraq deserves — and is in need of — leaders who are able to translate the legitimate aspirations of the Iraqi people into tangible reality, away from sectarianism, favoritism, factionalism, and false slogans. Make your electoral votes precious, meaningful, and of value.
May God grant us and you success in all that brings goodness, advancement, and righteousness to Iraq.
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