Sunday, May 2, 2010

Biden and Melkert discuss the role of the United Nations and the electoral process in Iraq


Summary of the interview with Biden's United Nations representative in Iraq on April 28, 2010

Biden and Melkert discuss the role of the United Nations and the electoral process in Iraq

White House Office of the Vice President

Summary of the meeting, Vice-President with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq Ad Melkert Met today with Vice President Joe Biden with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Ad Melkert.

And discussed the important role of the United Nations in Iraq and agreed on the need for probity and transparency in the electoral process.
They called, in particular, to follow the right steps in the process and respect for all of the votes cast by Iraqis.

They expressed their support for the efforts of the Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, to conduct an organized, transparent recount in Baghdad as soon as necessary in line with the expectations of the people of Iraq. They agreed on the importance of the presence of observers in that process.

And reiterated that the Iraqis are the ones who are leading the electoral process without outside interference.

They also discussed the trend towards leave and accept the election results and government formation in a timely manner.

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