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1. “I would like to inform the Security Council that my Government has worked hard in recent months to improve its defensive capabilities to stand against terrorist attacks, to protect internal security and to save democracy in Iraq. In this context, I would like to point to Mr. Kobler's praise of the improvements in the security situation in Iraq, which are in line with the perceptions of the United Nations about the future of Iraq through 2015. As part of the successes achieved by the Iraqi security forces since they took charge of security duties in the country, a statement by the Ministry of Health showed that the number of civilians who were killed in acts of violence had decreased to 110 in September 2011, compared with 155 in August 2011.”

   2011-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6675 (2011) · source

2. “Regarding the implementation of the status-of- forces agreement between the United States and Iraq, on I October the United States air force transferred control over the Iraqi airspace in the Baghdad/Balad sector to the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority. All air traffic in this area, which is the busiest and most complicated in Iraq, is now conducted by Iraqi air- traffic controllers. With this step, Iraq has assumed complete control over its airspace, for the first time since 2003. Iraq also took over control of 485 military bases from United States forces as part of the plan for a complete withdrawal by the end of the year.”

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3. “The political and security situation in Iraq has witnessed tremendous and notable improvements in the past few months. The coming year will bring great challenges and responsibilities for the Iraqi Government after the United States forces withdrawal by the end of this year. However, the strategic framework agreement between Iraq and the United States will underpin the next stage of the relations between the two countries at the political, economic, technical, cultural, and scientific levels. Here I would like to take this opportunity to thank the United States forces and the United States Government and all the countries that have helped Iraq to bring about democracy, human rights, the rule of law and stability in the country. As Mr. Kobler noted, some of yesterday's challenges are still the same today for Iraq and the Iraqi Government.”

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4. “Mr. A] Bayati (Iraq): Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to thank the previous President of the Council, the Permanent Representative of Portugal, for his efforts during the month of November. I also congratulate Mr. Martin Kobler on his assignment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Iraq, and I wish him success in his new position. In addition, I thank Mr. Kobler and his team in Baghdad and New York for their sincere efforts in helping the Government and the people of Iraq. After reviewing the important points mentioned in the Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) (S/2011/736), my country's delegation would like to address the following issues.”

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5. “The Foreign Minister asserted in his letter that the Government of Iraq is completely serious about solving all of its outstanding issues with the State of Kuwait and is proving that it is taking the necessary steps to implement relevant Security Council resolutions. Iraq realizes that confidence-building must originate from the desire of both countries to improve their relations in order to serve the interests of both the Iraqi and the Kuwaiti peoples. 11-42035 Finally, I would like to reaffirm my Government's appreciation for the role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and for the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Ad Melkert, in providing the backing and support requested by the Iraqi Government, in accordance with the mechanisms agreed upon by the two parties.”

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6. “I would like to point out my Government's position regarding the issue of missing Kuwaitis and Kuwaiti property, as mentioned in the letter of 5 July from the Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Secretary-General, which is not to extend the mandate of the High-level Coordinator when it expires on 31 December; to depend on the mechanisms of the Tripartite Commission; and, as suggested in the Minister's letter to the Secretary-General dated 26 November 2010, to establish a technical team in the Kuwaiti Embassy in Baghdad, which was welcomed by all members of the Security Council in its press statement of 17 December 2010 (SC/10130). Working in this way, we could better serve the interests of our two countries.”

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7. “The Government of Iraq, pursuant to its commitment to improve its relations with the State of Kuwait, has exhibited a thorough spirit of cooperation at various levels to resolve all outstanding issues. The Joint Ministerial Committee held a meeting in March, chaired by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of both countries. Iraq has emphasized the importance of the principle of joint management of the navigational channel in Khawr Abdullah and of respect for the report of the specialized committee in charge of marking the borders to ensure the freedom of navigation.”

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8. “These resolutions represented the beginning of the end of sanctions and restrictions imposed on Iraq as a result of the crimes of the Saddam regime. The Iraqi Government is working on following up on those three resolutions adopted by the Security Council. The Iraqi Government has started consultations with the Secretariat to formulate a memorandum of understanding regarding the implementation of paragraph 7 of the resolution 1958 (2010) relating to ending the oil-for-food programme. Iraq has presented its fourth and last report to the Security Council in April regarding the successor arrangements of the Development Fund for Iraq. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is following up on the subject of ratifying the additional protocol of the International Atomic Energy Agency as part of its commitment to resolution 1957 (2010).”

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9. “At that meeting, he delivered a statement in which he expressed Iraq's desire to open collaboration channels in the field of investments, which would enforce the ties of cooperation between Iraq and countries of the Movement. He also expressed the hope of the Iraqi Government to activate its role at the working level with regional and international organizations, especially within the framework of the Non-Aligned Movement. Mr. Hoshyar Zebari also headed Iraq's delegation that participated in the thirty- eighth work session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, held in Astana from 28 to 30 June. On 15 December 2010, the Council hosted an historic meeting (see S/PV.6450) on Iraq at which three important resolutions were adopted: resolutions 1956 (2010), 1957 (2010) and 1958(2010).”

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10. “United States Senator John McCain visited Iraq, along with a congressional delegation, on 9 May. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Baghdad on 10 May. Iranian Minister for Foreign Affairs Aliakbar Salehi visited Iraq on 11 May. Czech Prime Minister Petr Neeas visited Baghdad on 23 May. Jordanian Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit visited Baghdad on 1 June. Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs Lynn Pascoe visited Iraq on 11 June. In addition, Iraq's Prime Minister visited the Republic of Korea on 27 April, where he met President Lee Myung-bak and Mr. Park Hee-ta, Speaker of the National Assembly. Iraq's Minister for Foreign Affairs also headed Iraq's delegation to the ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement held in Bali from 23 to 27 May.”

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11. “On 5 May, the general secretariat of the Arab League issued an official statement indicating that the Summit had been postponed upon an official request from Iraq, which reserved the right to host the Summit in Baghdad and to maintain the helm of the joint Arab work for a full year from the date of holding the next Summit. As a result of Iraq's openness to all countries of the world, the past period has seen many visits to Baghdad by foreign officials. Mr. John Boehner, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, visited Baghdad on 16 April. Mr. Marzuki Ali, Speaker of Indonesia's People's Representative Council, visited Baghdad on 3 May. Ms. Nancy Pelosi, leader of the Democratic Party bloc in the United States Congress, visited Baghdad on 5 May.”

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12. “Owing to Iraq's belief in the importance of taking its leadership role in the joint Arab work system and its joint mechanisms - at the forefront of which is the Summit of the League of Arab States - Iraqi Minister for Foreign Affairs Hoshyar Zebari delivered a letter to the Secretary-General of the Arab League in which Iraq requested the postponement of the Summit scheduled to be held in Baghdad in May, to be rescheduled to its regular time in March 2012. That request was due to the situation and political developments in the Arab world, which is still escalating, with the implications that entails. The Iraqi Government believes that, at this stage, the timing is not appropriate for the holding of the Summit. However, Iraq reserves its right to host the Arab Summit in Baghdad on the date I have mentioned.”

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13. “I would like to point out that, during the 2004 discussions relating to development and modernization in the Arab world, Iraq emphasized the importance of activating the mechanisms of the joint Arab system to deepen the foundations of democracy, expand the participation of the masses in the political sector and in the taking of national decisions, continue economic reforms to raise the living conditions of Arab nations, ensure social justice and underscore the importance of women's role in society and the need to support their rights and to empower them, as well as many other important matters. If these points had been taken with seriousness and foresight, maybe we could have avoided many of the events now happening in the Arab world.”

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14. “All of this constitutes a clear message from Iraq that it is no longer a threat to international peace and security, but rather that Iraq is an important and effective country in the international efforts to spread international peace and security throughout our world. On the regional front, the Arab world is witnessing a wave of political changes and reform movements that prove the rightness of Iraq's political direction in terms of achieving political change and adopting democracy, elections and the peaceful transition of power as a way of governing.”

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15. “In furtherance of the goals of the United Nations to maintain international peace and security, Iraq supports international efforts aimed at disarmament and arms control. On 19 August 2008, Iraq joined the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. On 12 February 2009, it acceded to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction. On 12 November 2009, Iraq signed the Convention on Cluster Munitions. And, on llAugust 2010, Iraq signed The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation. In addition, Iraq chaired the substantive session of the Disarmament Commission held from 4 to 21 April 2011, which strengthened the momentum in the bilateral and group negotiations on nuclear disarmament.”

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16. “It was considered as a terrorist group in Europe until it was removed from the European list of such organizations. It is also one of the organizations that collaborated with the former regime of Saddam Hussein, acting as a tool of repression against the Iraqi people. The Iraqi Government therefore took the decision to ensure the departure of members of the group from Iraq by the end of 2011, as well as to work on their resettlement and on guaranteeing their human rights. Iraq has suffered for long time from the sanctions placed on it because it represented a threat to international peace and security after Saddam's invasion of Kuwait in 1990. However, since 2003 Iraq has proved beyond any doubt that it no longer represents a threat to international peace and security.”

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17. “I would like to point out here that, since 7 April, the Iraqi Government has allowed representatives of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and many international organizations to enter the camp to deliver food and medicine to its residents. The Government also expressed its willingness to start a Government investigation regarding those events. However, that organization considers the camp as liberated and holy territory. It is refusing to leave the camp, which is a stark challenge to Iraq's sovereignty. The organization's leadership is interfering in Iraq's internal affairs and calling publicly for the overthrow of the Iraqi Government and inciting against it. This organization is considered a terrorist organization in the United States.”

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18. “Improving the education sector is also one of the main priorities for the Iraqi Government, which has adopted a broad programme to improve curricula, build schools and universities and send Iraqi students to other countries to study as part of the educational initiative. On 7 April, Camp Ashraf, which is occupied by the Iranian Mujahedin Khalq Organization, witnessed security events after Iraqi security and riot control forces attempted to establish Government control in the north-eastern part of the camp, which includes farmland that belongs to Iraqi citizens. Iraqi forces were subject to an attack with firebombs and knives, which led to clashes. A number of camp residents were killed or injured, with seven members of the Iraqi forces injured. The aim of the security forces was not to take over the camp or remove its residents by force.”

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19. “The council will enjoy broad authority in monitoring the situation of human rights in Iraq. In the same context, a conference was held in June to discuss the recommendations of the United Nations Human Rights Council. That meeting had the support of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and included the participation of Mr. Ad Melkert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq. Representatives from several international organizations, ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps in Baghdad were also in attendance. The conference called for a national plan for human rights and for the teaching of human rights in schools and universities.”

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20. “The Prime Minister added that the census was a national development project that would meet the statistical needs of ministries and private institutions necessary for planning and development. He also stated that the Government had provided the necessary support for the census project, as well as the technical and professional preparations necessary to ensure its success. The new Iraq has paid special attention to human rights issues by establishing credible and independent national mechanisms charged with monitoring the human rights situation in Iraq and ensuring that those rights are protected. The Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights was therefore established. Beginning in April, nominations began to be accepted for the Commission's ll-member council.”

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21. “Regarding the efforts made by the Iraqi Government to solve the housing problem, the Government signed a contract on 25 May with the Korean company Hanwha to build 100,000 units in Baghdad Province. On 31 May, the Government also signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), the agency in charge of human settlement issues. With regard to the subject of the census, while attending the celebration of the International Day for Population, organized by the Ministry of Planning, the Prime Minister reaffirmed that the Iraqi Government was committed to reaching an agreement to conduct the census because it was not possible to build a real State on scientific bases unless a general population census were conducted to survey all the needs and the available capacities and capabilities.”

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22. “This coincided with the Prime Minister's assertion that the Iraqi Government was committed to its obligations in the context of reforming the Iraqi economy by adopting a free-market policy, carrying out the legislative reforms needed in different sectors, and giving the private sector the attention necessary for it to play its part in the economic development process. In addition, the Iraqi oil sector is experiencing stability, with average exports of around 2 million barrels a day and average production of more than 2.5 million barrels a day. The Iraqi Government is still working to implement the national plan to improve the Iraqi oil industry, which aims to reach a production level of 12 million barrels per day in 2017.”

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23. “The plan, whose cost will reach $186 billion, includes approximately 2,700 strategic projects in many fields and is aimed at making a quantum leap in terms of the Iraqi economy and improving the services provided to the country's citizens. The system for the management of Iraqi human development was recently finalized, with a view to supporting and following up on the implementation of the plan, at a time when the Government is working on the implementation of an ambitious development programme to build a strong economy that encourages investment and provides the appropriate legislative atmosphere to protect investors and their capital.”

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24. “It is also open to armed groups surrendering their weapons and converging, with the rest of the Iraqi people, under the tent of Iraq. In addition, the Government has created a general atmosphere conducive to reconciliation by promoting a culture of understanding and has moved to have the ministries of education, culture and religious endowments change certain school curricula so as to spread a culture of love and harmony among Iraqis. In the field of development, the Iraqi Government has coordinated its efforts with those of its international partners to implement the National Development Plan for the five years from 2010 to 2014.”

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25. “The Iraqi Government was able to advance the process of national reconciliation by ending the issue of dissolved entities, integrating them into society within the framework of the Justice and Accountability Law. The Government also addressed the issue of the Sons of Iraq - also known as the Awakening Council- and to date has integrated 45 per cent of them into the various ministries. Tribal councils were established for tribal reform and to avert conflicts, so as to achieve convergence among the different components of Iraqi society, with a view to breaking down the barriers placed by terrorists between the sons of the country. The Government also supports the religious conferences held to bring closer the different views of Iraqis.”

    2011-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6586 (2011) · source

26. “However, as the performance of quite a few ministries was weak and at an unacceptable level, a series of actions will be adopted: first, trim the Government and all non-essential and honorary positions, which had become an urgent need, according to all indicators; secondly, at the ministerial level, a change in the number of ministries; thirdly, conduct a professional evaluation aimed at implementing changes in the staff of a number of ministries at the level of deputy ministers, advisers and general directors; and fourthly, continue the process of monitoring and evaluation from the point reached by the lOO-day initiative, at an accelerated pace.”

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27. “The Prime Minister also decided to establish a coordination committee for the 100-day initiative, chaired by the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, to prepare a report on the outcome of the work performed by the ministries. In a speech televised to the Iraqi people on 23 June, the Prime Minister stated that the general index and the final outcome of the 100-day plan showed that the performance of most ministries was between average and good.”

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28. “The Iraqi Government will benefit from the expertise of NATO on building military capabilities in keeping with Security Council resolution 1546 (2004). On 27 March, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mr. Nuri al-Maliki, launched a lOO-day initiative whose goal was to put Government institutions on the right path so as to enable them to improve their performance and to identify their strong points, in order to capitalize on them, and their weaknesses, in order to address them. The initiative coincided with the publication of a paper on administrative, political and services reforms and on fighting unemployment, which was approved by the Council of Ministers.”

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29. “Those elections resulted in the formation of a national partnership Government from all of the political blocs that won in the elections, which strengthened the democratic process and led to greater security and stability. The next stage, which will follow the withdrawal of the American forces at the end of this year, will bring immense challenges and responsibilities to the Iraqi Government. From a security perspective, the Iraqi Government is continuing to improve the ability of its security forces and to prepare them to stand in the face of terrorist attacks, protect internal security and defend democracy in Iraq. The Iraqi Government will work on the optimum implementation of the strategic framework agreement with the United States and the partnership agreement with the European Union, which will, hopefully, be signed this year.”

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30. “Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would like to extend my thanks to the previous President of the Security Council, His Excellency the Permanent Representative of Gabon, for his efforts during the month of June. I would like also to thank Mr. Ad Melkert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, and his team in Baghdad and New York for their sincere efforts in helping the Iraqi people and the Iraqi Government. The political and security situation in Iraq witnessed significant developments following the success of the Iraqi parliamentary elections, which were held in March 2010 with broad participation on the part of all components of the Iraqi population.”

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31. “We therefore hope that, in the future, the Office of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict will be able to provide more accurate information in order to give a clear picture to members of the Security Council. I would like to conclude by extending our thanks to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and her Office for their efforts. I would like to invite her to visit Iraq again. Since her last visit, three years ago, a lot of improvements have taken place in Iraq. We will continue to cooperate with United Nations bodies to ensure human rights in general and the rights of children in particular as priorities of the Iraqi Government.”

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32. “Throughout 2010, there were no general school closures, despite the fact that there were such closures for weeks in many countries throughout the world due to all kinds of disasters, such as floods, epidemics, hurricanes and so on. The report does not mention the efforts made by the Iraqi Government to combat the remnants of terrorist groups and improve security in all areas of the country, nor its success in limiting the recruitment of children by terrorist groups. As I said earlier, we feel that the report's section on Iraq is in need of more accuracy, especially as regards the monitoring of the situation of children in Iraq. This section of the report contradicts some information contained in reports of the Secretary-General on UNAMI that point to an improvement in the security situation in Iraq, including facts.”

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33. “Paragraph 98 also speaks about child casualties resulting from their presence in areas of armed clashes or during confrontation at checkpoints. We reiterate that the improvement in security in 2010 prevented direct clashes between security forces and terrorists because the terrorists have lost control of the ground as a result of the dismantling of their groups by security forces. Therefore, terrorists started to attack randomly and in a way that did not reveal them to the public. Paragraph 99 refers to the danger that prevents children from going to schools, while paragraph 98 refers to the incident that took place at the Church of Our Lady of Salvation. The report states that some schools were closed in Baghdad for a few weeks because they were located next to churches.”

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34. “In fact, the losses incurred in 2010 were the result of attacks carried out by terrorist groups such as Al-Qaida and its affiliated groups, including the Islamic State of Iraq, and were not due to any conflict. Paragraph 98 mentions that access to many parts of Iraq is limited and that the verification of all incidents was not possible. The United Nations thinks that the figure may underrepresent the actual numbers. What is stated in this paragraph gives a picture that is contrary to the reality of the Iraq situation in 2010, witnessed by the current stability and the inability of terrorists to have a public presence in any region of Iraq. The security forces control all areas of Iraqi. Civilians and security forces have ease of movement, especially in areas that were previously reported to be dangerous.”

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35. “According to reports from Iraqi security forces, the intensive security campaigns carried out by Iraqi forces at the beginning of 2010 resulted in the elimination of most of the forces of Al- Qaida, the dismantling of the majority of cells and the arrest of its leaders, including members and leaders of the Birds of Paradise. This wing did not commit any terrorist attacks in 2010. We thus believe that there is no need to refer to this wing of the organization in this report. Paragraph 97 of the same report also refers to information that was based on allegations and not evidence: "In other instances, insurgents have allegedly used children as proxy bombers who did not know they were carrying explosives". Paragraph 98 of the report indicates that a number of children were killed or injured as a result of the continued conflict in Iraq.”

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36. “In paragraph 16 of the same report, the Secretary- General further states that "the Iraqi security forces have demonstrated their increased capacity to assume greater security responsibilities, evidenced by their successful maintenance of security during the March elections". Paragraph 97 of the report contained in document S/2011/250 states that there were consistent reports from many parties during 2010 that Al-Qaida forces in Iraq were managing a wing of its organization called "Birds of Paradise". The same paragraph also refers to the difficulty in obtaining information concerning that group and identifying its leadership. In that connection, we would like to note that the report covers the year 2010 and that the wing was discovered before 2010.”

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37. “The year 2010 witnessed a lot of security achievements, the most prominent of which was the safe atmosphere surrounding the general election held on 7 March, which clearly indicated the great improvement in Iraq's security situation and the growing capabilities of the Iraqi security forces to maintain order throughout the country. The Secretary- General mentioned this fact in his report to the Security Council on the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), stating that "the overall environment in which the poll was conducted was relatively free of violence and without any major security incidents that affected the polling itself' (S/2010/240, para. 6).”

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38. “The year 2010 witnessed a very low rate of terrorist attacks and casualties, as a result of the growing capabilities of the Iraqi security forces, the pursuit of Al-Qaida and pre-emptive strikes against it, and the capture of most of its leaders in Iraq. The year 2010 also witnessed the killing of Al-Qaida in Iraq leader Abu Ayyub al-Masri and the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq, Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, who were both killed in mid-April 2010. These strikes and arrests have dispersed Al-Qaida's strength, disrupted its strategies and revealed to Iraqi security agencies Al-Qaida's plans, thus weakening Al-Qaida's ability to finance and recruit terrorists in Iraq.”

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39. “I have also seen schools with broken window panes and empty classrooms where children have been recruited as child soldiers. I have met girls whose colleagues stay away from schools because, as female students, they may be victims of acid attacks." I would like to state that nothing like that is happening in Iraq, because Iraq is not a conflict area. However, my delegation is pleased to make the following observations about the section on Iraq in the Secretary- General's report on children and armed conflict. The report covers the situation during 2010 and emphasizes that children were used by the terrorist group Al-Qaida and the affiliated terrorist group, the Islamic State of Iraq. We would like to note that the security situation in Iraq has continued to improve since 2003.”

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40. “Please allow me, at the outset, Mr. President, to express my delegation's appreciation to the Secretary-General on the presentation of his annual report to the Security Council on children in armed conflict (S/2011/250). We also appreciate the important role played by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Child and Armed Conflict, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, in monitoring the state of children in armed conflict. I would also like to thank Mr. Anthony Lake, Executive Director of UNICEF, for his presence and remarks. I commend the Security Council for adopting resolution 1998 (2011) today. In her speech this morning, Special Representative Coomaraswamy stated, "During my visits to conflict areas, I have personally seen the devastation - schools completely destroyed, bombed or burnt to the ground.”

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41. “It will not force them to go back to their country of origin, Iran, but will encourage them to go to a third country. However, when United States forces handed over responsibility for Camp Ashraf to the Iraqi forces and the Iraqi Government decided to establish a police station there, the people in Camp Ashraf used violence against Iraqi security and police forces, which resulted in deaths and injuries. We always try to solve this kind of problem peacefully and we encourage third countries to accept these people as refugees. In conclusion, I would like to stress my Government's gratitude for UNAMI's role in Iraq and for Mr. Ad Melkert's support offered in response to the Government's request and based on mutually agreed mechanisms.”

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42. “The committee held its first meeting in Kuwait on 27 and 28 March, during which four sub-committees considered all the issues that concern the two countries, whether of a bilateral nature or relating to the situation between Iraq and Kuwait in the light of the relevant Security Council resolutions. The importance of the joint committee's meeting lies in its being the first of its kind, its consideration of issues sensitive to both parties, its atmosphere of openness and transparency and the positive spirit that dominated the proceedings. Let me now comment on the issue of Camp Ashraf, which was raised by Mr. Melkert. I do not have any information on what happened yesterday, but I know the position of the Iraqi Government, namely, that it considers the people in Camp Ashraf as refugees and that they have rights.”

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43. “Despite these positive achievements, Iraq still has some way to go to resolve all outstanding issues with our brotherly neighbour Kuwait. During the visit to Baghdad of His Highness Sheikh Naser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, on 12 January, Kuwait and Iraq agreed to set up a joint ministerial 8 committee under the chairmanship of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of our two countries to address outstanding issues between us. During the visit of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to Kuwait on 2 February, it was agreed to set a date for the joint ministerial committee to meet.”

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44. “The revolutions that have taken place in Tunisia and Egypt, the painful events in Libya, and the expansion of demonstrations and protests in a number of Arab countries have given Iraq a leading role in the Arab world. This situation emphasizes the need for the Summit to proceed on schedule, in order for the transformations in the region to be dealt with and appropriate solutions found, in keeping with the aspirations and hopes of the Arab peoples. On 15 December 2010, the Security Council held a historic meeting on Iraq (see S/PV.6450), at which it adopted three important resolutions - 1956 (2010), 1957 (2010) and 1958 (2010). Those resolutions represent the beginning of the end of the era of the sanctions and restrictions that were imposed on Iraq after the Saddam regime's crime of invading Kuwait.”

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45. “Iraq, in line with its will to strengthen relations with Arab countries and its commitment to playing a leading role in supporting and strengthening the Arab joint work system, has accepted the challenging task of hosting the next Arab Summit, to be held in Baghdad in May. This decision was based on Iraq's assertion that it has returned to normal relations with its Arab brothers and that we are working to strengthen relations with the Arab community. Iraq's determination in this is supported by all Arab countries and confirmed by their participation in the Summit. The convening of the Arab Summit in Baghdad comes at a crucial and sensitive time for the Arab world.”

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46. “Hoshyar Zebari, paid a visit to Cairo on 2 March to preside over the work of the 134th session of the Arab League Council to discuss current developments in the region. On 19 March, Foreign Minister Zebari visited Paris to participate in the ministerial summit in support of the Libyan people, during which he gave a speech emphasizing the position of Iraq in support of the Arab and international consensus for the enforcement of the no-fly zone to stop military operations against civilians and support the Libyan people in realizing their aspirations for a decent life. Mr. Zebari visited Kuwait on 27 March to co-chair the first meeting of the Iraq-Kuwait joint ministerial committee.”

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47. “Prime Minister al-Maliki visited the State of Kuwait on 16 February and met with His Highness the Emir and His Highness the Prime Minister to discuss the development of relations and the expansion of cooperation in various fields. During this visit, agreement was reached on activating the work of joint committees and convening a meeting of the Iraq-Kuwait joint ministerial committee, headed by the respective Foreign Ministers, to resolve all outstanding issues. The President of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, Osama Al-Nujafr, also visited Kuwait, on 20 March. During his visit, an agreement was made with Mr. Jassim Al-Kharafi, Chairman of the Kuwaiti National Assembly, to form a committee to coordinate the work of friendship between the two countries. The Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr.”

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48. “Yesterday, United States Defense Secretary Robert Gates visited Baghdad and held meetings with President Jalal Talabani, Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and other Iraqi leaders regarding the status of a mutually agreed security pact between the two countries. At the same time, Iraqi officials have also worked hard to promote bilateral relations on the regional and international levels. President Jalal Talabani paid a visit to Damascus for a meeting with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad on 12 February to discuss ways to develop bilateral relations. On 25 February, President Talabani visited Kuwait, where he met the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and to participate in the celebrations of the State of Kuwait's independence and liberation.”

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49. “Chinese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Zhang Zhijun paid a Visit to Baghdad on 23 February to discuss the development of bilateral relations and the expansion of cooperation between our two countries. Mr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary-General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, visited Baghdad on 16 March to discuss means of cooperation between Iraq and the Organization of the Islamic Conference. The Turkish Prime Minister, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, visited Baghdad on 28 March to discuss bilateral relations, ways of promoting such relations, the situation in the region and issues of common concern.”

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50. “The Syrian Prime Minister, Mr. Mohammad Naji Ottri, paid a visit to Baghdad on 15 January to discuss the development of relations and expand the horizons of cooperation between our two countries. On 16 January, Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu, Foreign Minister of Turkey, visited Baghdad to discuss issues of common concern to Turkey and Iraq. On 26 January, Mr. Yuri Shafranik, Chairman of the Board of the Union of Oil and Gas Producers of Russia, visited Baghdad to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in the field of investment in the oil and gas sectors. On 14 February, Ambassador Tan Sri Abdul Majid Khan, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, visited Baghdad to deliver a letter from the Malaysian Prime Minister on ways to expand the horizons of bilateral cooperation in various fields.”

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