UN Secretary-General welcomes formation of new Iraqi government

UN Secretary-General welcomes formation of new Iraqi government
Antonio Guterres. (AP)
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Updated 16 May 2026 02:18
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UN Secretary-General welcomes formation of new Iraqi government

UN Secretary-General welcomes formation of new Iraqi government

RIYADH: The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the formation of the new Government of Iraq led by Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, a spokesperson said on Friday.

Antonio Guterres “looks forward to working with the new Government to advance the aspirations of the Iraqi people for economic and social development,” said a statement by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Guterres “reaffirms the United Nations’ steadfast commitment to supporting Iraq in that endeavor,” the statement added.