MOFA Welcomes Supportive Statement of the Security Council Concerning Efforts of the Iraqi Government to Regain Mosul

"Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its satisfaction and welcomes the statement issued by the closed meeting of the Security Council on 2016 November, 2, to discuss efforts of the Iraqi government to regain Mosul and the humanitarian situations in it. The Statement included indicating forceful support for the humanitarian and military efforts of the Iraqi Government that aims at liberating Mosul province and counter its humanitarian crisis. The statement also urged UN member states to consider financing a humanitarian response plan concerning situation in Mosul; yet, finance is still below our aspirations in mid of the undergoing military operations."

Ahmed Jamal

The Spokesperson of the Iraqi ministry of Foreign Affairs