ABU DHABI (WAM)
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s appointment of Dr. Mohammed Al-Hassan of the Sultanate of Oman as his Special Representative for Iraq and Head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its congratulations to the Sultanate of Oman on this appointment, emphasising strong support for Al Hassan's mandate and expressing full confidence as he takes on this new role, contributing to enhancing security and stability in Iraq and the broader region.
The Ministry expressed appreciation for the efforts made by the former Special Representative for Iraq and Head of UNAMI, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, since her appointment in 2018 and throughout her tenure.