Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Receives UN Under Secretary General and Discuss Strengthening Cooperation with ESCWA

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein, received on Tuesday 25 February 2025 at the Ministry’s headquarters, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia ESCWA, Ms. Rola Dashti. 

Minister Hussein appreciated the developmental role of ESCWA in the region in general and in Iraq in particular, in addition the Minister called for strengthening cooperation between ESCWA and Iraqi ministries and the relevant government institutions, and coordinating with the Ministries of Finance and Labor to support development projects.

On her part Ms. Dashti reviewed ESCWA’s vision in supporting development in various economic, social and climate fields, especially in light of Iraq’s chairmanship of the group of 77, as well she indicated to the forming of a team parallel to the technical team to support Iraq in this task.

Additionally, Under Secretary General Dashti affirmed ESCWA’s support for Iraq in preparing the national strategy for artificial intelligence and enhancing areas of technology. 

In a related context, Ms. Dashti provided an Arab vision based on prosperity and innovation, and enhancing security, peace, tolerance and cultural diversity, while emphasizing the importance of activating these visions through joint development projects and executive decisions that support sustainable development.