Al-Nujaifi calls for international monitoring

Fuente: 
National Iraqi News Agency
Fecha de publicación: 
11 Abr 2018

Vice President of the Republic Osama Abdul Aziz al-Nujaifi called for international monitoring to ensure the fairness and transparency of the elections.

Al-Nujaifi received on Wednesday the Australian Ambassador in Iraq Joan Lundes, who congratulated him on the occasion of the victory of Iraq on the Daesh terrorist organization, and offered Australia's contributions with the International Coalition to help Iraq, both in the training aspect or grants. 

For his part, Al-Nujaifi thanked the Australian position, praising the role of the international coalition, including Australia in supporting Iraq in the face of terrorism as a threat to the international community, and stressed the need to strengthen relations between Iraq and Australia, which reflect positively on the peoples of the two friendly countries.

Al-Nujaifi stressed the need to continue cooperation with the International Coalition to build the defense capabilities of Iraq and to ensure not the return of terrorism.

Answering the Ambassador's questions, Al-Nujaifi said that resolving the dispute in the Middle East is very important to eliminate the growing extremism in the region, which is reflected in its countries, including Iraq.

In addressing the issue of elections, Al-Nujaifi presented his vision in this area, stressing the urgent need for reform and change to reach an Iraqi government capable of translating the aspirations of citizens into reality.

He pointed out that there is an open extremist and reformist line, stressing his support for reform and openness and eliminating the causes of extremism and exaggeration. 

Al-Nujaifi stated his determination to encourage citizens to participate widely in the elections as it is their chance to achieve the desired reform, and called for international monitoring to ensure the integrity and transparency of the elections.

Commenting on the issue of alliances after the elections, Al-Nujaifi stressed his desire to achieve a genuine partnership and not a political majority with a content that can develop the sectarian spirit. In any case, the national approach will continue to achieve national unity and the advancement of Iraq.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Ambassador thanked and appreciated Mr. Nujaifi for his vision, and confirmed Australia's support for Iraq, and the desire to strengthen relations. "

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