December 22, 2010
UN chief hails formation of Iraqi new government
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of Iraq's new government, calling it a "major step forward" in the country's democratic progress, following a nine-month political deadlock since the March parliamentary elections.
"The secretary-general welcomes today's announcement of a new government in Baghdad, which has been approved by Iraq's Council of Representatives, and congratulates Mr. Nuri al-Maliki on his confirmation as prime minister," said a statement released here by Ban's spokesman.
Ban hailed it as a "major step forward in Iraq's democratic progress," and congratulated Iraq's political leaders for their efforts ensuring that the new government is "inclusive, broadly participatory and has the support of the people of Iraq."
"He calls on them to continue working in the spirit of national unity to swiftly conclude the government formation process, and address the major challenges that face the country, including national reconciliation, reconstruction and long-term stability," said the statement.
The secretary-general also reiterated the support of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) "in building a prosperous and peaceful Iraq."
Iraq's parliament on Tuesday gave vote of confidence to Maliki as the new prime minister and acting minister for three security ministries, namely defense, interior and national security, until the political blocs reach a consensus on the positions.
The lawmakers then approved the three deputy prime minister posts, which were taken by Roj Nuri Shawis, a Kurd, Hussien al- Shahristani, a Shiite and Salih al-Mutlak, a Sunni Arab.
The parliament also approved the remaining 35 ministers, although several ministries currently headed by acting ministers are still waiting for Maliki to complete his mission of naming permanent ministers during the coming days.
http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90856/7238776.html
UN chief hails formation of Iraqi new government
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of Iraq's new government, calling it a "major step forward" in the country's democratic progress, following a nine-month political deadlock since the March parliamentary elections.
"The secretary-general welcomes today's announcement of a new government in Baghdad, which has been approved by Iraq's Council of Representatives, and congratulates Mr. Nuri al-Maliki on his confirmation as prime minister," said a statement released here by Ban's spokesman.
Ban hailed it as a "major step forward in Iraq's democratic progress," and congratulated Iraq's political leaders for their efforts ensuring that the new government is "inclusive, broadly participatory and has the support of the people of Iraq."
"He calls on them to continue working in the spirit of national unity to swiftly conclude the government formation process, and address the major challenges that face the country, including national reconciliation, reconstruction and long-term stability," said the statement.
The secretary-general also reiterated the support of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) "in building a prosperous and peaceful Iraq."
Iraq's parliament on Tuesday gave vote of confidence to Maliki as the new prime minister and acting minister for three security ministries, namely defense, interior and national security, until the political blocs reach a consensus on the positions.
The lawmakers then approved the three deputy prime minister posts, which were taken by Roj Nuri Shawis, a Kurd, Hussien al- Shahristani, a Shiite and Salih al-Mutlak, a Sunni Arab.
The parliament also approved the remaining 35 ministers, although several ministries currently headed by acting ministers are still waiting for Maliki to complete his mission of naming permanent ministers during the coming days.
http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90856/7238776.html
