At a Glance

• Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih in New York.
• Discussions focused on strengthening humanitarian cooperation, supporting displaced persons, and improving conditions in affected areas.
• PM Al-Zaidi emphasized addressing the root causes of displacement and enhancing international coordination in line with global conventions.
• Barham Salih reaffirmed UNHCR's ongoing commitment to supporting Iraq's humanitarian and development objectives.

Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi held high-level talks with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih on the sidelines of international engagements in New York to address long-term displacement challenges and bolster bilateral cooperation.

Key Meeting Focus and Strategic Priorities

• Humanitarian Cooperation: Both officials reviewed joint efforts between Baghdad and UNHCR to support vulnerable populations and secure the necessary resources to mitigate the impacts of displacement.
• Root Causes and Stability: PM Al-Zaidi underscored the necessity of tackling the underlying drivers of forced migration while reinforcing regional coordination to protect the rights of refugees and displaced persons.
• UNHCR Support: Commissioner Salih expressed the agency's full readiness to expand developmental and humanitarian assistance to help Iraq permanently resolve displacement crises.

FYI

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) mandates international protection and assistance for refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless persons worldwide.

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