Visit of the UN Representative in Iraq and Head of UNAMI, Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, to the Iraqi Fiqh Council in Baghdad

Our message at the United Nations is clear. It is the stability and security of Iraq. Iraq is for everyone and is a homeland that embraces everyone. Iraq's pure soil rejects sectarian and factional agendas and marginalization. We at the United Nations believe that such factional and sectarian plans have no future in this noble country. We have confidence in the awareness of the Iraqi citizens and their ability to distinguish between good and bad. The Iraqi citizen today is yearning for leaders who are more keen and whose  concern is not to promote political projects as much as to present and implement projects that raise the standard of living of Iraqis in all the governorates, projects that provide security and a decent life for all Iraqis.

The education sector needs development. The transportation and roads sector as well. The health sector, the electricity sector, and other sectors. 

The Iraqi citizen is looking forward to seeing tangible efforts in various sectors. What we have witnessed in efforts in the past few years is something good, honorable, and heartwarming. But there is a great deal that needs to be done, and Iraq is approaching-  God willing - an important constitutional entitlement, which is the elections. 

We have confidence in the ability of the Iraqi people to distinguish and exercise their constitutional right peacefully and responsibly, by choosing the leaderships in which they see what fulfills their aspirations and hopes, far from sectarianism and far from exclusionary projects. It is time for the people of this country, with their various affiliations, to all enjoy this country's fortunes. The future of Iraq is entrusted to you. The projects of sectarianism and intimidation by the past and the future have ended. We wish this country all the wellbeing, prosperity and what is in the best interest of this historic country and the people. 

Thank you