Iraq’s President Abdul Latif Rashid said Sunday that approximately 600,000 internally displaced persons are enduring extremely complex and challenging circumstances in Iraq.
He made the statement during his meeting with Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Director of the Regional Office for Arab States at the United Nations Development Programme, Abdullah Aldurderi at Baghdad Palace.
President Rashid called for developing the existing relationship between Iraq and the United Nations through its specialized agencies, underscoring the need to enhance and develop these ties to achieve the desired objectives of supporting Iraq.
The meeting also addressed the water crisis faced by Iraq due to the water policies of neighboring countries and the absence of effective water management and electricity production, the statement noted.
For his part, the UN official reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to supporting Iraq, hailing this Arab country’s security and stability.
Source: Kuwait News Agency