UN welcomes designation of Adil Abdul-Mahdi as prime minister
Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq Ján Kubiš welcomed the designation of Adil Abdul-Mahdi to form Iraq’s next government.
“Just as the United Nations supported Iraq during the difficult fight against the terrorist Da’esh (Islamic State), the UN reiterates its support for the Iraqi people as they build a new future of peace, stability and prosperity,” Kubiš said in a statement.
He pointed out that Iraq needs a stable national government that brings Iraqis together and restores hope in their country as they move forward in the post-IS period.
“This government should be formed well within the constitutional timeline,” he said, adding that it should also be professional, competent, truly representative and inclusive of women in Cabinet posts.
In this regard, Kubiš urged political leaders to live up to their pledges on women’s meaningful representation in politics, and the prime minister-designate to appoint qualified women to key cabinet posts.
“As the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the United Nations family in Iraq congratulate Mr. Abdul-Mahdi on his appointment, we recognise the enormous challenges he faces and we stand side by side with him as he leads the country in its steady march towards a future of stability, economic growth and prosperity,” Kubiš added.