Head of the International Organizations and Conferences Department Meets Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program in Iraq

On August 4, 2021, the Acting Head of the Ministry’s International Organizations and Conferences Department, Dr. Abbas Kadhem Obaid, met Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program in Iraq, Mr. Wael Al Ashhab. 

The two sides reviewed results of the visit of Ms. Maymoona Muhammad Sharif, Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program to Iraq during the period from 5-10 June 2021.

Mr. Obaid praised the role of the program in Iraq, especially in light of the current circumstances with the spread of the Corona virus at the global level, and the projects they are undertaking in cooperation with other international organizations related to urban planning and providing services to Iraqi cities, expressing the ministry’s readiness to provide all possible facilities in order to overcome obstacles that he may arise  in his work.

For his part, Mr. Al Ashhab expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by the Ministry for the success of Mrs. Maimouna’s visit, describing the results as positive and above expectations at all levels. It was agreed to continue coordination and cooperation between the two sides for the success of the program’s mission in Iraq.